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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 $149 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 65.5 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 12,814).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 8, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.5 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 65.5 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅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 PRO 4750G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,191 vs 12,814).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.5 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G better than Core i5-10400F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 35.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 56.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 55.2% 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 PRO 4750G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 35.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the better fit. You are getting 56.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-10400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is 93.1% more expensive on MSRP at $309 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 35.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-10400F is also 24.4% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 65.5 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 4750G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 PRO 4750G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
1080p
low	192 FPS	215 FPS
medium	152 FPS	173 FPS
high	123 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	185 FPS
medium	119 FPS	147 FPS
high	97 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	89 FPS
medium	70 FPS	77 FPS
high	55 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	47 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
1080p
low	326 FPS	381 FPS
medium	318 FPS	317 FPS
high	290 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	243 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	330 FPS
medium	292 FPS	285 FPS
high	267 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	265 FPS
medium	258 FPS	238 FPS
high	235 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	186 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
1080p
low	326 FPS	506 FPS
medium	326 FPS	506 FPS
high	326 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	506 FPS
medium	326 FPS	506 FPS
high	326 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	408 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	439 FPS
medium	326 FPS	374 FPS
high	289 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	266 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
1080p
low	326 FPS	506 FPS
medium	326 FPS	506 FPS
high	326 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	506 FPS
medium	326 FPS	506 FPS
high	326 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	506 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	506 FPS
medium	326 FPS	493 FPS
high	326 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	368 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

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 PRO 4750G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. 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: 20,227 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G's 20,227 — a 43.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,191 vs 12,814 (44% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,454 vs 1,627, a 11.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,783 vs 7,556 (26.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
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	20,227+55%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191	12,814+56%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454	1,627+12%
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783	7,556+31%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and Socket AM4 (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G
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	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G). The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), 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 7 PRO 4750G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 8
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 7 PRO 4750G debuted at $309. On MSRP ($160 vs $309), the Core i5-10400F is $149 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 65.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G — making the Core i5-10400F the 21.7% better value option.