Intel Core i5-10400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10400F or Intel Core i5-10400F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
Intel Core i5-10400F Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Comet Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
18718
18718
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12399
12399

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
9945
9945
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8191
8191

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
7916
7916
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
7246
7246
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
4160
4160
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
3855
3855
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1759
1759
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1671
1671
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1376
1376
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1330
1330
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
519
519
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
207
207
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
190
190