Core i3-10100T vs Ryzen 5 2400GE

CPU

GPU

Core i3-10100T

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2020

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Ryzen 5 2400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10100T

4 / 8

7,305

+0.9%

7,237

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-10100T

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.0 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i3-10100T needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-10100T.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,305).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.8 vs 49.0 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Core i3-10100T

2020

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.0 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i3-10100T needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-10100T.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,305).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.8 vs 49.0 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-10100T better than Ryzen 5 2400GE?

Yes. Core i3-10100T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-10100T is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-10100T is the smarter buy today. Core i3-10100T is $20 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 14.5% better value on MSRP (49.0 vs 42.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 2400GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-10100T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2018), 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-10100T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-10100T	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	180 FPS	162 FPS
medium	142 FPS	140 FPS
high	113 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	138 FPS
medium	115 FPS	117 FPS
high	91 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	63 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i3-10100T Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-10100T	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	183 FPS	181 FPS
medium	183 FPS	173 FPS
high	168 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	169 FPS
medium	160 FPS	146 FPS
high	145 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	126 FPS
medium	130 FPS	111 FPS
high	106 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	65 FPS

Open Core i3-10100T Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-10100T	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	183 FPS	181 FPS
medium	183 FPS	181 FPS
high	183 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	181 FPS
medium	183 FPS	181 FPS
high	183 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	183 FPS	181 FPS
medium	183 FPS	181 FPS
high	183 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i3-10100T Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-10100T	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	183 FPS	181 FPS
medium	183 FPS	181 FPS
high	183 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	181 FPS
medium	183 FPS	181 FPS
high	183 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	183 FPS	181 FPS
medium	183 FPS	181 FPS
high	183 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i3-10100T Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10100T and Ryzen 5 2400GE

Core i3-10100T

The Core i3-10100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,305 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10100T and Ryzen 5 2400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-10100T versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400GE is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10100T scores 7,305 against the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 7,237 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-10100T. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10100T vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Feature	Core i3-10100T	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,305	7,237
Geekbench 6 Single	—	826
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,847

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10100T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10100T	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10100T) / Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Core i3-10100T requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i3-10100T	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 11
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-10100T launched at $149 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE debuted at $169. On MSRP ($149 vs $169), the Core i3-10100T is $20 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10100T delivers 49.0 pts/$ vs 42.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2400GE — making the Core i3-10100T the 13.5% better value option.