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

✅Costs $2,239 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 386.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 280W, a 215W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 40,126).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +117.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅700% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌330.8% higher power demand at 280W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,239 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 386.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 81.4 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($160 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 280W, a 215W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +117.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅700% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,029 vs 40,126).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 81.4 PassMark/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
❌330.8% higher power demand at 280W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX better than Core i5-10400F?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-10400F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 117.4% 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, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is the better fit. You are getting 208% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-10400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is 1399.4% more expensive on MSRP at $2,399 MSRP versus $160 MSRP, and it gives you a 117.4% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-10400F is also 386.9% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 16.7 PassMark/$), 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), 433.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB), more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 6/12, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	192 FPS	208 FPS
medium	152 FPS	170 FPS
high	123 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	187 FPS
medium	119 FPS	150 FPS
high	97 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	91 FPS
medium	70 FPS	78 FPS
high	55 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	326 FPS	770 FPS
medium	318 FPS	656 FPS
high	290 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	453 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	639 FPS
medium	292 FPS	554 FPS
high	267 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	373 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	375 FPS
medium	258 FPS	327 FPS
high	235 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	262 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	326 FPS	802 FPS
medium	326 FPS	659 FPS
high	326 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	524 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	617 FPS
medium	326 FPS	506 FPS
high	326 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	394 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	447 FPS
medium	326 FPS	357 FPS
high	289 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	326 FPS	1003 FPS
medium	326 FPS	1003 FPS
high	326 FPS	911 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	806 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	933 FPS
medium	326 FPS	817 FPS
high	326 FPS	703 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	667 FPS
medium	326 FPS	599 FPS
high	326 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400F and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 March 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 40,126 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Core i5-10400F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400F scores 13,029 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX's 40,126 — a 102% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F vs 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.5 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	64 MB+433%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	13,029	40,126+208%
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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F versus 3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-10400F) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10400F) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX).

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
Socket	LGA1200	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	3200+79900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+6553500%	2048
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	128+700%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX rivals Xeon W-3335.

Feature	Core i5-10400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX debuted at $2399. On MSRP ($160 vs $2399), the Core i5-10400F is $2239 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400F delivers 81.4 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX — making the Core i5-10400F the 131.8% better value option.