Compare / Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen 9 3900X

Core i5-10400F vs Ryzen 9 3900X: which is better?

Core i5-10400F and Ryzen 9 3900X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-10400F offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-10400F

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

Ryzen 9 3900X

42%of the fastest CPU
≈ $194 (used)Part score 55/100
Cheaper: Core i5-10400FValue: Core i5-10400F

Head to head

43%
Gaming performance
42%
55/100
Part score
55/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $82 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $194 (used)
100/100
Value for money
42/100

Specifications

Core i5-10400FRyzen 9 3900X
Cores / threads6 / 1212
Max boost4.3 GHz4.6 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W105 W
SocketLGA1200AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Release year20202019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-10400FRyzen 9 3900X
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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