Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen Embedded V2718

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.15 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

0.0%

15,831

+21.5%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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

✅+29.4% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Trade-offs

❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Embedded V2718 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 7, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,124 vs 1,454).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 8,191).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅+29.4% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 7, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Embedded V2718 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,124 vs 1,454).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 8,191).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400F better than Ryzen Embedded V2718?

Yes. Core i5-10400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1152.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-10400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.5% 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, Core i5-10400F is the better fit. You are getting 1152.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-10400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-10400F is $90 cheaper on MSRP at $160 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 28.6% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 63.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 Embedded V2718 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	192 FPS	179 FPS
medium	152 FPS	146 FPS
high	123 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	150 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	97 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	68 FPS
medium	70 FPS	58 FPS
high	55 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	326 FPS	191 FPS
medium	318 FPS	167 FPS
high	290 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	166 FPS
medium	292 FPS	149 FPS
high	267 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	135 FPS
medium	258 FPS	126 FPS
high	235 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	104 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	326 FPS	396 FPS
medium	326 FPS	396 FPS
high	326 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	396 FPS
medium	326 FPS	396 FPS
high	326 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	396 FPS
medium	326 FPS	367 FPS
high	289 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	326 FPS	396 FPS
medium	326 FPS	396 FPS
high	326 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	396 FPS
medium	326 FPS	396 FPS
high	326 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	396 FPS
medium	326 FPS	396 FPS
high	326 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen Embedded V2718

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 Embedded V2718

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.15 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,831 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 19.4% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2718. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,191 vs 654 (170.4% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,454 vs 1,124, a 25.6% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,783 vs 4,551 (23.8% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+4%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+71%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	13,029	15,831+22%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,191+1152%	654
Geekbench 6 Single	1,454+29%	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,783+27%	4,551

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F versus DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10400F) vs 20 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	LGA1200	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4 3200 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). The Ryzen Embedded V2718 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming, Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Gaming	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400F launched at $160 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. On MSRP ($160 vs $250), the Core i5-10400F is $90 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 63.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Core i5-10400F the 25% better value option.