Core i5-10200H vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Core i5-10200H
Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-10200H is positioned at rank #26 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 Core i5-10200H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10200H | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10200H | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 Core i5-10200H and Ryzen 7 5700X
Core i5-10200H
The Core i5-10200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,997 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-10200H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-10200H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-10200H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10200H scores 7,997 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 107.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 5,372 vs 14,000 (89.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 2,116, a 47.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,392 vs 9,715 (75.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10200H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Core i5-10200H | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+433% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,997 | 26,609+233% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,372 | 14,000+161% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | 2,116+63% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,392 | 9,715+121% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10200H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10200H) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 400 Series,Intel 500 Series (Core i5-10200H) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).
| Feature | Core i5-10200H | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Core i5-10200H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). The Core i5-10200H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 5700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | Core i5-10200H | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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