Ryzen 7 260 vs Core i5-10400F
Ryzen 7 260
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 260
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 260 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 260 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+217%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
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 Ryzen 7 260 and Core i5-10400F
Ryzen 7 260
The Ryzen 7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,339 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 260 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 260 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 260 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 260 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 260 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 260 scores 28,339 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 74% lead for the Ryzen 7 260. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 260 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+19% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 28,339+118% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 260 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 260 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F — the Ryzen 7 260 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 260) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Ryzen 7 260 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 260 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 260) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Ryzen 7 260 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 260 targets Mobile, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 260 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($70 vs $102), the Ryzen 7 260 is $32 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 260 delivers 404.8 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Ryzen 7 260 the 104.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $160-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-31% | $102 |
| Performance per Dollar | 404.8+217% | 127.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2020 |
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