Core i5-10400F vs EPYC 4344P

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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EPYC 4344P

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

0.0%

33,821

+159.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 i5-10400F

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $169 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4344P.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4344P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 19,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4344P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 81.4 vs 102.8 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

EPYC 4344P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +53.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Delivers 26.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 102.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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105.6% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

EPYC 4344P

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $169 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 4344P.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +53.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 28 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Delivers 26.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 102.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4344P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 19,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 4344P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 28 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 81.4 vs 102.8 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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105.6% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4344P better than Core i5-10400F?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 4344P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-10400F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4344P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 53.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4344P is the better fit. You are getting 138.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

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

EPYC 4344P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4344P is 105.6% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 53.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 26.2% better value on MSRP (102.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

EPYC 4344P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB), more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 i5-10400F Benchmark Check

EPYC 4344P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	EPYC 4344P
1080p
low	192 FPS	248 FPS
medium	152 FPS	231 FPS
high	123 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	218 FPS
medium	119 FPS	183 FPS
high	97 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	152 FPS
medium	70 FPS	127 FPS
high	55 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open EPYC 4344P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	EPYC 4344P
1080p
low	326 FPS	616 FPS
medium	318 FPS	516 FPS
high	290 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	525 FPS
medium	292 FPS	461 FPS
high	267 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	308 FPS
medium	258 FPS	276 FPS
high	235 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	228 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open EPYC 4344P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	EPYC 4344P
1080p
low	326 FPS	846 FPS
medium	326 FPS	846 FPS
high	326 FPS	846 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	846 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	846 FPS
medium	326 FPS	846 FPS
high	326 FPS	788 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	581 FPS
medium	326 FPS	499 FPS
high	289 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open EPYC 4344P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	EPYC 4344P
1080p
low	326 FPS	846 FPS
medium	326 FPS	846 FPS
high	326 FPS	846 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	846 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	846 FPS
medium	326 FPS	846 FPS
high	326 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	646 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	680 FPS
medium	326 FPS	599 FPS
high	326 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open EPYC 4344P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and EPYC 4344P

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.

EPYC 4344P

The EPYC 4344P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 4344P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 4344P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P — a 20.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4344P (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 4344P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the EPYC 4344P's 33,821 — a 88.8% lead for the EPYC 4344P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,191 vs 19,500 (81.7% advantage for the EPYC 4344P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,454 vs 1,960, a 29.6% lead for the EPYC 4344P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,783 vs 1,896 (101.2% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4344P.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	EPYC 4344P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	5.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	13,029	33,821+160%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191	19,500+138%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454	1,960+35%
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783+205%	1,896

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4344P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4344P — the EPYC 4344P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4344P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10400F) vs 28 (EPYC 4344P) — the EPYC 4344P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	EPYC 4344P
Socket	LGA1200	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4344P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4344P). The EPYC 4344P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming, EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600; EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	EPYC 4344P
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Gaming	Entry Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the EPYC 4344P debuted at $329. On MSRP ($160 vs $329), the Core i5-10400F is $169 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 102.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 4344P — making the EPYC 4344P the 23.2% better value option.