Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen 5 5500GT

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Ryzen 5 5500GT

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

0.0%

18,846

+44.6%

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5500GT across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 10,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 81.4 vs 150.8 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 5500GT can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 5500GT

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $35 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Delivers 85.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 150.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($125 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 5 5500GT

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.4% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $35 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅Delivers 85.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 150.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($125 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5500GT across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 10,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 81.4 vs 150.8 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 5500GT can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5500GT better than Core i5-10400F?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5500GT is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 31.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 28.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 44.6% 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 5500GT is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 31.4% 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, Ryzen 5 5500GT is the better fit. You are getting 28.2% better Cinebench R23 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 5500GT is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5500GT is $35 cheaper on MSRP at $125 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 31.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 85.1% better value on MSRP (150.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$), 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 LGA1200 + DDR4 setup, Core i5-10400F 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?

Ryzen 5 5500GT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), 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 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 5500GT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	192 FPS	178 FPS
medium	152 FPS	148 FPS
high	123 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	152 FPS
medium	119 FPS	124 FPS
high	97 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	83 FPS
medium	70 FPS	74 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	326 FPS	340 FPS
medium	318 FPS	287 FPS
high	290 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	222 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	301 FPS
medium	292 FPS	261 FPS
high	267 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	234 FPS
medium	258 FPS	207 FPS
high	235 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	161 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	326 FPS	471 FPS
medium	326 FPS	471 FPS
high	326 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	418 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	471 FPS
medium	326 FPS	409 FPS
high	326 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	339 FPS
medium	326 FPS	287 FPS
high	289 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	192 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	326 FPS	471 FPS
medium	326 FPS	471 FPS
high	326 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	471 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	471 FPS
medium	326 FPS	471 FPS
high	326 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	471 FPS
medium	326 FPS	428 FPS
high	326 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	327 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 5500GT

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 5500GT

The Ryzen 5 5500GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,846 points. Launch price was $125.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 5500GT share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500GT — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500GT (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 5 5500GT's 18,846 — a 36.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500GT. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,191 vs 10,500 (24.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500GT). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,454 vs 1,412, a 2.9% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,783 vs 8,514 (38.2% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500GT). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	13,029	18,846+45%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191	10,500+28%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454+3%	1,412
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783	8,514+47%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT 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 24 (Ryzen 5 5500GT) — the Ryzen 5 5500GT offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 5 5500GT).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
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	No
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5500GT). The Ryzen 5 5500GT includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 5500GT targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600; Ryzen 5 5500GT rivals Core i5-12400.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT debuted at $125. On MSRP ($160 vs $125), the Ryzen 5 5500GT is $35 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 150.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5500GT — making the Ryzen 5 5500GT the 59.7% better value option.