Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen Embedded V2748

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Ryzen Embedded V2748

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.25 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

0.0%

18,434

+41.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 59.7 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded V2748.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2748 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 18,434).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 59.7 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen Embedded V2748

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 59.7 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded V2748.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2748 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 18,434).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 59.7 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V2748 better than Core i5-10400F?

Yes. Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 25.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 41.5% 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 Embedded V2748 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 25.7% 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 Embedded V2748 is the better fit. You are getting 41.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen Embedded V2748 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-10400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Embedded V2748 is 93.1% more expensive on MSRP at $309 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-10400F is also 36.5% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 59.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 Embedded V2748 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	192 FPS	181 FPS
medium	152 FPS	147 FPS
high	123 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	152 FPS
medium	119 FPS	122 FPS
high	97 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	69 FPS
medium	70 FPS	59 FPS
high	55 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	326 FPS	369 FPS
medium	318 FPS	319 FPS
high	290 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	320 FPS
medium	292 FPS	285 FPS
high	267 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	260 FPS
medium	258 FPS	240 FPS
high	235 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	190 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	326 FPS	461 FPS
medium	326 FPS	461 FPS
high	326 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	461 FPS
medium	326 FPS	461 FPS
high	326 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	407 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	453 FPS
medium	326 FPS	372 FPS
high	289 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2748
1080p
low	326 FPS	461 FPS
medium	326 FPS	461 FPS
high	326 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	461 FPS
medium	326 FPS	461 FPS
high	326 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	461 FPS
medium	326 FPS	444 FPS
high	326 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	335 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen Embedded V2748

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 V2748

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — a 1.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 18,434 — a 34.4% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+1%	4.25 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	2.9 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	18,434+41%
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 Embedded V2748 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2748
Socket	LGA1200	FP6
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 Embedded V2748). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V2748
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 Embedded V2748 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 59.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — making the Core i5-10400F the 30.9% better value option.