Core i5-10500H vs Ryzen 3 5400U
Core i5-10500H
Ryzen 3 5400U
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 i5-10500H is positioned at rank 510 and the Ryzen 3 5400U is on rank 387, so the Ryzen 3 5400U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10500H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5400U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10500H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10500H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-10500H and Ryzen 3 5400U
Core i5-10500H
The Core i5-10500H 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 153 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,970 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 5400U
The Ryzen 3 5400U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,002 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-10500H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5400U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-10500H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10500H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10500H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-10500H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 5400U uses Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10500H scores 10,970 against the Ryzen 3 5400U's 11,002 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 5400U. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-10500H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U.
| Feature | Core i5-10500H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+13% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 153 kB | 512K (per core)+235% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 10,970 | 11,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,435 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10500H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 5400U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-10500H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10500H) / not specified (Ryzen 3 5400U). The Core i5-10500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 5400U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10500H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Core i5-10500H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | — |
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