Core i5-10400T vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-10400T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2020

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10400T

6 / 12

9,789

0.0%

34,293

+250.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400T

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

106%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

106%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

105%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

105%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

104%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

104%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

104%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

104%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

104%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

103%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

102%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

102%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

101%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

101%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

100%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

100%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

99%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

99%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

98%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

98%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

98%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

98%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

97%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

97%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

97%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

96%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

95%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

94%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

94%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 111.2% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Core i5-10400T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-10400T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 (vs $384), it costs 74% less. While offering significantly lower raw performance, it results in a 10% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Insight	Core i5-10400T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+10%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

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 i5-10400T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10400T and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-10400T

The Core i5-10400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,789 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10400T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-10400T versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-10400T scores 9,789 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 111.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,272 vs 2,700, a 71.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10400T vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core i5-10400T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	5 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2 GHz	4.4 GHz+120%
L3 Cache	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache	96 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	—	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	9,789	34,293+250%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	1,272	2,700+112%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10400T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400T versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-10400T) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400T) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Core i5-10400T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1200	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10400T) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-10400T) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400T targets Low Power Desktop, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400T rivals Ryzen 5 3400GE; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core i5-10400T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10400T launched at $182 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($100 vs $384), the Core i5-10400T is $284 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400T delivers 97.9 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Core i5-10400T the 9.2% better value option.