Celeron N3350 vs Core i5-10400F
Celeron N3350
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron N3350 is positioned at rank #1068 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3350
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1129%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3350 and Core i5-10400F
Celeron N3350
The Celeron N3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,112 points. Launch price was $24.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3350 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 56.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron N3350 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3350 scores 1,112 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 168.5% lead for the Core i5-10400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 1,454, a 141.3% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 450 vs 5,783 (171.1% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3350 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+79% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+164% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 1,112 | 13,029+1072% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | 1,454+482% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | 5,783+1185% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4-2400 memory speed. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron N3350) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3350) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 128 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron N3350) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Entry Level Laptop/NUC | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3350 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-33% | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $102 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2020 |
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