Core i5-10400H vs Ryzen 7 2800H

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 i5-10400H

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 2800H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 2800H

2018

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,170 vs 8,246).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-10400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-10400H

2020

Ryzen 7 2800H

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 2800H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,170 vs 8,246).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-10400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400H better than Ryzen 7 2800H?

Yes. Core i5-10400H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% 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, Core i5-10400H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.3% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-10400H is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i5-10400H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-10400H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 17.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i5-10400H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2018), 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. 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 i5-10400H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 2800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10400H	Ryzen 7 2800H
1080p
low	183 FPS	177 FPS
medium	149 FPS	153 FPS
high	121 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	149 FPS
medium	119 FPS	124 FPS
high	96 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	67 FPS
medium	72 FPS	59 FPS
high	58 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10400H	Ryzen 7 2800H
1080p
low	206 FPS	203 FPS
medium	206 FPS	177 FPS
high	206 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	173 FPS
medium	206 FPS	149 FPS
high	206 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	128 FPS
medium	185 FPS	113 FPS
high	155 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10400H	Ryzen 7 2800H
1080p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	195 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10400H	Ryzen 7 2800H
1080p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	204 FPS
medium	206 FPS	204 FPS
high	206 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	204 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400H and Ryzen 7 2800H

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 7 2800H

The Ryzen 7 2800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,170 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10400H and Ryzen 7 2800H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-10400H versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2800H — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-10400H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2800H uses Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400H scores 8,246 against the Ryzen 7 2800H's 8,170 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-10400H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400H vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2800H.

Feature	Core i5-10400H	Ryzen 7 2800H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+21%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018)
PassMark	8,246	8,170
Geekbench 6 Single	1,391	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 2800H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10400H	Ryzen 7 2800H
Socket	BGA1440	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
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, EPT (Core i5-10400H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2800H). The Core i5-10400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 2800H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.