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: +12.2% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 10.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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7.4% HIGHER MSRP
$160 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $11 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (5,995 vs 8,191).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.4 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.2% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 10.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Costs $11 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌
7.4% HIGHER MSRP
$160 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (5,995 vs 8,191).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.4 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400F better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G?

Yes. Core i5-10400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.2% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data, 36.6% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 19.1% higher 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 12.2% more average FPS across 5 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 36.6% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 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 7.4% more expensive on MSRP at $160 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.2% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 10.9% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 73.4 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 4350G 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 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 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 i5-10400F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	192 FPS	217 FPS
medium	152 FPS	173 FPS
high	123 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	186 FPS
medium	119 FPS	147 FPS
high	97 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	73 FPS
medium	70 FPS	61 FPS
high	55 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	326 FPS	272 FPS
medium	318 FPS	227 FPS
high	290 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	225 FPS
medium	292 FPS	194 FPS
high	267 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	166 FPS
medium	258 FPS	150 FPS
high	235 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	326 FPS	274 FPS
medium	326 FPS	274 FPS
high	326 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	274 FPS
medium	326 FPS	274 FPS
high	326 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	274 FPS
medium	326 FPS	274 FPS
high	289 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	248 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
1080p
low	326 FPS	274 FPS
medium	326 FPS	274 FPS
high	326 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	274 FPS
medium	326 FPS	274 FPS
high	326 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	274 FPS
medium	326 FPS	274 FPS
high	326 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	274 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

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 PRO 4350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G offers 4 cores / 8 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 PRO 4350G — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G's 10,942 — a 17.4% lead for the Core i5-10400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,191 vs 5,995 (31% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,454 vs 1,516, a 4.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,783 vs 5,334 (8.1% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	13,029+19%	10,942
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191+37%	5,995
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454	1,516+4%
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783+8%	5,334

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — 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 i5-10400F) vs 20 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) — the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), 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 PRO 4350G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 6
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	Yes
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G debuted at $149. On MSRP ($160 vs $149), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is $11 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G — making the Core i5-10400F the 10.3% better value option.