Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400

6 / 12

11,988

0.0%

21,845

+82.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

107%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

107%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

107%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

105%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

48%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

105%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

104%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

104%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

103%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

103%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

45%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

42%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

103%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

102%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

42%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

102%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

102%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

101%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

40%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

100%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

40%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

100%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

100%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

98%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

32%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

97%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

97%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

97%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

97%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

31%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-10400 in both compute-intensive tasks (58.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-10400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)	✅ More affordable ($135)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 5600X leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 23% cheaper ($135 vs $175) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-10400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+136%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)	✅ More affordable ($135)

Performance Check

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 i5-10400 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i5-10400

The Core i5-10400 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: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,988 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10400 and Ryzen 5 5600X share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-10400 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400 scores 11,988 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 58.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Core i5-10400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.7 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	11,988	21,845+82%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,313	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10400) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 400-series (Core i5-10400) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X).

Feature	Core i5-10400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10400) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). The Core i5-10400 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400 targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400 rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400 launched at $182 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($175 vs $135), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400 delivers 68.5 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 81% better value option.