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

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 4600GE.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 4600GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 4600GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 7, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (7,800 vs 8,191).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 5 4600GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 4600GE.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 7, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 4600GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (7,800 vs 8,191).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400F better than Ryzen 5 4600GE?

Yes. Core i5-10400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 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 0.9% more average FPS across 3 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 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 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 $40 cheaper on MSRP at $160 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 2.5% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 79.4 PassMark/$), 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 5 4600GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. 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 5 4600GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	192 FPS	177 FPS
medium	152 FPS	143 FPS
high	123 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	152 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	97 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	69 FPS
medium	70 FPS	59 FPS
high	55 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	326 FPS	298 FPS
medium	318 FPS	257 FPS
high	290 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	261 FPS
medium	292 FPS	229 FPS
high	267 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	225 FPS
medium	258 FPS	202 FPS
high	235 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	156 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	326 FPS	397 FPS
medium	326 FPS	397 FPS
high	326 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	397 FPS
medium	326 FPS	397 FPS
high	326 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	393 FPS
medium	326 FPS	332 FPS
high	289 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	227 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	326 FPS	397 FPS
medium	326 FPS	397 FPS
high	326 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	397 FPS
medium	326 FPS	397 FPS
high	326 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	397 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	397 FPS
medium	326 FPS	397 FPS
high	326 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	316 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 4600GE

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 4600GE

The Ryzen 5 4600GE 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 4600GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4600GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 5 4600GE's 15,889 — a 19.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 4600GE. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,191 vs 7,800 (4.9% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600GE.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 4600GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+2%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.3 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	13,029	15,889+22%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191+5%	7,800
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 5 4600GE 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 24 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) — the Ryzen 5 4600GE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and AM4 (Ryzen 5 4600GE).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 4600GE
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600GE). The Ryzen 5 4600GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), 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 5 4600GE
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 4600GE debuted at $200. On MSRP ($160 vs $200), the Core i5-10400F is $40 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 79.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 4600GE — making the Core i5-10400F the 2.5% better value option.