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 $49 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 16,058).

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
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30.6% HIGHER MSRP
$209 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 16,058).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
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30.6% HIGHER MSRP
$209 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G better than Core i5-10400F?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.1% average FPS lead across 7 shared CPU game tests in our data, 23.2% 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, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.1% more average FPS across 7 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the better fit. You are getting 23.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-10400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is 30.6% more expensive on MSRP at $209 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.1% average FPS lead across 7 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-10400F is also 6.0% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 76.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds 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.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 PRO 4650G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	192 FPS	214 FPS
medium	152 FPS	171 FPS
high	123 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	183 FPS
medium	119 FPS	145 FPS
high	97 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	74 FPS
medium	70 FPS	63 FPS
high	55 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	39 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	326 FPS	308 FPS
medium	318 FPS	263 FPS
high	290 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	268 FPS
medium	292 FPS	234 FPS
high	267 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	231 FPS
medium	258 FPS	207 FPS
high	235 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	157 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	326 FPS	401 FPS
medium	326 FPS	401 FPS
high	326 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	401 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	401 FPS
medium	326 FPS	401 FPS
high	326 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	401 FPS
medium	326 FPS	341 FPS
high	289 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	232 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
1080p
low	326 FPS	401 FPS
medium	326 FPS	401 FPS
high	326 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	401 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	401 FPS
medium	326 FPS	401 FPS
high	326 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	401 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	401 FPS
medium	326 FPS	401 FPS
high	326 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	338 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

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 PRO 4650G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 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 3.7 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,058 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 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 PRO 4650G — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G's 16,058 — a 20.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+2%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.7 GHz+28%
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	16,058+23%
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 5 PRO 4650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Integrated GPU	No	—
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 5 PRO 4650G debuted at $209. On MSRP ($160 vs $209), the Core i5-10400F is $49 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 76.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — making the Core i5-10400F the 5.8% better value option.