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

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700G across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 14,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +42.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 8, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 67.9 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 67.9 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +42.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 8, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700G across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 14,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 67.9 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700G better than Core i5-10400F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 42.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 70.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 87.0% 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 7 5700G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 42.7% 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 7 5700G is the better fit. You are getting 70.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 7 5700G is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-10400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 5700G is 124.4% more expensive on MSRP at $359 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 42.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-10400F is also 20.0% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 67.9 PassMark/$), 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 7 5700G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 7 5700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	192 FPS	200 FPS
medium	152 FPS	173 FPS
high	123 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	169 FPS
medium	119 FPS	141 FPS
high	97 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	84 FPS
medium	70 FPS	75 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	326 FPS	474 FPS
medium	318 FPS	394 FPS
high	290 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	409 FPS
medium	292 FPS	351 FPS
high	267 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	283 FPS
medium	258 FPS	249 FPS
high	235 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	200 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	326 FPS	582 FPS
medium	326 FPS	484 FPS
high	326 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	525 FPS
medium	326 FPS	445 FPS
high	326 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	398 FPS
medium	326 FPS	332 FPS
high	289 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	235 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 5700G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	326 FPS	609 FPS
medium	326 FPS	609 FPS
high	326 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	609 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	609 FPS
medium	326 FPS	609 FPS
high	326 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	609 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	609 FPS
medium	326 FPS	590 FPS
high	326 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 5700G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 7 5700G

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 7 5700G

The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700G — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 7 5700G's 24,360 — a 60.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,191 vs 14,000 (52.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,454 vs 1,500, a 3.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,783 vs 9,000 (43.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 5700G.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 5700G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	13,029	24,360+87%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191	14,000+71%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454	1,500+3%
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783	9,000+56%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700G 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 7 5700G) — the Ryzen 7 5700G offers 8 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,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700G).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 5700G
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 7 5700G 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 7 5700G). The Ryzen 7 5700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600; Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 5700G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700G debuted at $359. On MSRP ($160 vs $359), the Core i5-10400F is $199 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 67.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700G — making the Core i5-10400F the 18.2% better value option.