Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is about 5% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 7 3700X is 5% faster (42 vs 40).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-10400 65 W, Ryzen 7 3700X 65 W; the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 5% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-10400 is 1 year newer (2020 vs 2019).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-10400 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 40 | 42 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |