AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core i5-10400F
85.3Single-core28.6
54.7Multi-core32.5
64.1Gamingspec-based36
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9500F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.2 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+57) and multi-core (+22). Intel Core i5-10400F 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 5 9500F
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 33
- 300% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 132% higher PassMark: 28,087 vs 12,094
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+16% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,082Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,454Top 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,114Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 8,219Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 28,087+132%Top 45% | 12,094Bottom 19% |
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