Core i5-10400H vs Ryzen 3 7320C
Core i5-10400H
Ryzen 3 7320C
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-10400H is positioned at rank 652 and the Ryzen 3 7320C is on rank 748, so the Core i5-10400H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10400H | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10400H | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400H and Ryzen 3 7320C
Core i5-10400H
The Core i5-10400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,246 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 7320C
The Ryzen 3 7320C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,193 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-10400H and Ryzen 3 7320C share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-10400H versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-10400H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320C uses Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400H scores 8,246 against the Ryzen 3 7320C's 8,193 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-10400H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,391 vs 1,163, a 17.9% lead for the Core i5-10400H that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400H vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320C.
| Feature | Core i5-10400H | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+12% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 8,246 | 8,193 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,391+20% | 1,163 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10400H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320C uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Core i5-10400H versus LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 3 7320C — the Ryzen 3 7320C supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10400H supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10400H) vs 4 (Ryzen 3 7320C) — the Core i5-10400H offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM470,QM480,WM490 (Core i5-10400H) and SoC (Ryzen 3 7320C).
| Feature | Core i5-10400H | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FT6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | LPDDR5-5500+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10400H) vs Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-10400H) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 3 7320C) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.
| Feature | Core i5-10400H | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | Yes |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | — |
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