How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 scores 21.1/100 overall; Intel Core i5-10400 scores 32.6/100. AMD Ryzen 3 1200 wins 4 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-10400 wins 13.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and the Intel Core i5-10400?

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 advantages: 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16; 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $109 vs $182. Intel Core i5-10400 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 20; Stronger multi-core score: 32 vs 22; 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4; 167% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 3,000; 152% higher PassMark: 12,600 vs 5,000.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i5-10400?

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 launched cheaper at $109, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-10400.

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i5-10400

AMD

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-10400

$182

20Single-core30.4

22Multi-core32.2

20.6Gamingspec-based36

4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120013 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-10400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.6 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+10) and multi-core (+10). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200

50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $109 vs $182

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400

Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 20
Stronger multi-core score: 32 vs 22
200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
167% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 3,000
152% higher PassMark: 12,600 vs 5,000

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-10400
Announced	2017	2020
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	88 W	134 W+52%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-10400
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	12+200%
Base clock	3.1 GHz+7%	2.9 GHz
Boost clock	3.4 GHz	4.3 GHz+26%
L2 cache	2 MB+33%	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	12 MB+50%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-10400
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-10400
Memory support	DDR4-2667	DDR4-2666
Max memory	64 GB	128 GB+100%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-10400
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	24+50%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-10400
Geekbench 6 (single)	920Bottom 3%	1,390+51%Bottom 23%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,400Bottom 3%	5,800+142%Bottom 27%
Cinebench R23 (single)	830Bottom 2%	1,100+33%Bottom 16%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,000Bottom 2%	8,000+167%Bottom 25%
PassMark	5,000Bottom 3%	12,600+152%Bottom 19%

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