Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen 3 3200G

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Ryzen 3 3200G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

+86.2%

6,999

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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 i5-10400F

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +63.6% higher average FPS across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 16.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 70.0 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 3200G.

Trade-offs

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60% HIGHER MSRP
$160 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 3200G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 3 3200G

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 8, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,999 vs 13,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 70.0 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 3 3200G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +63.6% higher average FPS across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 16.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 70.0 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 3200G.

Why buy it

✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 8, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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60% HIGHER MSRP
$160 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 3200G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,999 vs 13,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 70.0 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400F better than Ryzen 3 3200G?

Yes. Core i5-10400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 63.6% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data, 86.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-10400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 63.6% more average FPS across 39 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-10400F is the better fit. You are getting 86.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i5-10400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-10400F is 60.0% more expensive on MSRP at $160 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and it gives you a 63.6% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 16.3% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 70.0 PassMark/$), 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 3 3200G 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 i5-10400F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019), 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 4/4. 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 i5-10400F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3200G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	192 FPS	175 FPS
medium	152 FPS	170 FPS
high	123 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	172 FPS
medium	119 FPS	143 FPS
high	97 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	68 FPS
medium	70 FPS	60 FPS
high	55 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	318 FPS	175 FPS
high	290 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	292 FPS	151 FPS
high	267 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	133 FPS
medium	258 FPS	116 FPS
high	235 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	326 FPS	175 FPS
high	326 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	326 FPS	175 FPS
high	326 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	326 FPS	175 FPS
high	289 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	157 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	326 FPS	175 FPS
high	326 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	326 FPS	175 FPS
high	326 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	175 FPS
medium	326 FPS	175 FPS
high	326 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 3 3200G

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.

Ryzen 3 3200G

The Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,999 points. Launch price was $99.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3200G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200G — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3200G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 3 3200G's 6,999 — a 60.2% lead for the Core i5-10400F. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200G.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	13,029+86%	6,999
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 3200G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10400F) vs 12 (Ryzen 3 3200G) — the Core i5-10400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and AMD 300 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 3 3200G).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3200G). The Ryzen 3 3200G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 3200G debuted at $100. On MSRP ($160 vs $100), the Ryzen 3 3200G is $60 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 70.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 3200G — making the Core i5-10400F the 15.1% better value option.