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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

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 26,054).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +42.8% higher average FPS across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

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87.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +42.8% higher average FPS across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 7 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 26,054).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌
87.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Core i5-10400F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 42.8% average FPS lead across 7 shared CPU game tests in our data, 100% 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 7 PRO 5845 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 42.8% 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 7 PRO 5845 is the better fit. You are getting 100% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is 87.5% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 42.8% average FPS lead across 7 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 6.7% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 81.4 PassMark/$), 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.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 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 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	192 FPS	159 FPS
medium	152 FPS	131 FPS
high	123 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	140 FPS
medium	119 FPS	113 FPS
high	97 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	78 FPS
medium	70 FPS	68 FPS
high	55 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	326 FPS	511 FPS
medium	318 FPS	431 FPS
high	290 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	431 FPS
medium	292 FPS	377 FPS
high	267 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	267 FPS
medium	258 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	179 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	326 FPS	649 FPS
medium	326 FPS	529 FPS
high	326 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	543 FPS
medium	326 FPS	449 FPS
high	326 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	396 FPS
medium	326 FPS	320 FPS
high	289 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	227 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	326 FPS	651 FPS
medium	326 FPS	651 FPS
high	326 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	651 FPS
medium	326 FPS	651 FPS
high	326 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	526 FPS
medium	326 FPS	473 FPS
high	326 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	371 FPS

Open Core i5-10400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 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. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 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 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 66.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	13,029	26,054+100%
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 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
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 7 PRO 5845). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
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 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($160 vs $300), the Core i5-10400F is $140 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 the 6.4% better value option.