Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen Embedded V3C14

CPU

GPU

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Ryzen Embedded V3C14

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400F

6 / 12

13,029

+9.7%

11,882

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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

✅Better for gaming: +11.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $145 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $305 MSRP).
✅Delivers 109.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 39.0 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $305 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C14 moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,882 vs 13,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 39.0 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($305 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $145 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $305 MSRP).
✅Delivers 109.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 39.0 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $305 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen Embedded V3C14 moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,882 vs 13,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 39.0 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($305 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400F better than Ryzen Embedded V3C14?

Yes. Core i5-10400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 9.7% better PassMark, 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 11.8% more average FPS across 2 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 9.7% better PassMark, 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 $145 cheaper on MSRP at $160 MSRP versus $305 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 109.0% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 39.0 PassMark/$), 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 V3C14 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 V3C14 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C14
1080p
low	192 FPS	168 FPS
medium	152 FPS	134 FPS
high	123 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	141 FPS
medium	119 FPS	111 FPS
high	97 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	65 FPS
medium	70 FPS	55 FPS
high	55 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C14
1080p
low	326 FPS	231 FPS
medium	318 FPS	194 FPS
high	290 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	196 FPS
medium	292 FPS	167 FPS
high	267 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	153 FPS
medium	258 FPS	136 FPS
high	235 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C14
1080p
low	326 FPS	297 FPS
medium	326 FPS	297 FPS
high	326 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	297 FPS
medium	326 FPS	297 FPS
high	326 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	297 FPS
medium	326 FPS	289 FPS
high	289 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C14
1080p
low	326 FPS	297 FPS
medium	326 FPS	297 FPS
high	326 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	297 FPS
medium	326 FPS	297 FPS
high	326 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	297 FPS
medium	326 FPS	297 FPS
high	326 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	297 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen Embedded V3C14

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 V3C14

The Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,882 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C14's 11,882 — a 9.2% lead for the Core i5-10400F. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C14.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+13%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+26%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	13,029+10%	11,882
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 V3C14 uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C14
Socket	LGA1200	FP7
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 Embedded V3C14). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C14
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 V3C14 debuted at $305. On MSRP ($160 vs $305), the Core i5-10400F is $145 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 39.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 — making the Core i5-10400F the 70.6% better value option.