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Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 7 3800X: which is better?

Core i5-10400 and Ryzen 7 3800X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-10400 offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-10400

43%of the fastest CPU
≈ $82 (used)Part score 55/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 3800X

40%of the fastest CPU
≈ $123 (used)Part score 52/100
Cheaper: Core i5-10400Value: Core i5-10400

Head to head

43%
Gaming performance
40%
55/100
Part score
52/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $82 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
62/100

Specifications

Core i5-10400Ryzen 7 3800X
Cores68
Max boost4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W105 W
SocketLGA1200AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20202019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-10400Ryzen 7 3800X
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value