Ryzen 7 5700U vs Core i5-10400F
Ryzen 7 5700U
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700U | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700U | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 5700U and Core i5-10400F
Ryzen 7 5700U
The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 15,511 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 5700U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700U scores 15,511 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 17.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,600 vs 8,191 (4.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,200 vs 1,454, a 19.1% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,000 vs 5,783 (3.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700U | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 15,511+19% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,600+5% | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,200 | 1,454+21% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,000+4% | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4x-4267 memory speed. 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: 12 (Ryzen 7 5700U) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 5700U) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700U | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700U | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | Gaming |
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