Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen 5 220

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Ryzen 5 220

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

0.0%

18,762

+44.0%

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.

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

✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 220.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (5,783 vs 7,700).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 81.4 vs 125.1 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.1% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 125.1 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 220.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.1% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 125.1 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (5,783 vs 7,700).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 81.4 vs 125.1 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 220 better than Core i5-10400F?

Yes. Ryzen 5 220 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 36.1% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data, 33.1% better Geekbench multi-core, 44.0% 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, Ryzen 5 220 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 36.1% more average FPS across 6 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 220 is the better fit. You are getting 33.1% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 220 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 220 is $10 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 36.1% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 53.6% better value on MSRP (125.1 vs 81.4 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 5 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. 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

Ryzen 5 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	192 FPS	265 FPS
medium	152 FPS	237 FPS
high	123 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	232 FPS
medium	119 FPS	187 FPS
high	97 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	163 FPS
medium	70 FPS	133 FPS
high	55 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	89 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 220

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	326 FPS	430 FPS
medium	318 FPS	341 FPS
high	290 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	359 FPS
medium	292 FPS	297 FPS
high	267 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	269 FPS
medium	258 FPS	227 FPS
high	235 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	171 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 220

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	326 FPS	469 FPS
medium	326 FPS	469 FPS
high	326 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	469 FPS
medium	326 FPS	469 FPS
high	326 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	469 FPS
medium	326 FPS	438 FPS
high	289 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	309 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 220

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	326 FPS	469 FPS
medium	326 FPS	469 FPS
high	326 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	469 FPS
medium	326 FPS	469 FPS
high	326 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	469 FPS
medium	326 FPS	469 FPS
high	326 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	370 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 220

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 220

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 5 220

The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 220 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 — a 13% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 220 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 5 220's 18,762 — a 36.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 220. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,454 vs 1,300, a 11.2% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,783 vs 7,700 (28.4% advantage for the Ryzen 5 220). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 220
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.9 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	13,029	18,762+44%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454+12%	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783	7,700+33%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 220 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 220 — the Ryzen 5 220 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 14 (Ryzen 5 220) — the Core i5-10400F offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and SoC (Ryzen 5 220).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 220
Socket	LGA1200	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+14%	14

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 5 220 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 220
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 740M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Thin and Light Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 220 debuted at $150. On MSRP ($160 vs $150), the Ryzen 5 220 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 125.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 220 — making the Ryzen 5 220 the 42.3% better value option.