AMD Ryzen 7 1800X vs Intel Core i5-10400F
20Single-core28.6
35.5Multi-core32.5
41.1Gamingspec-based36
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 1800X5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X scores 32.2 against 32.2 for Intel Core i5-10400F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 1800X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
- Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 33
- 35% higher PassMark: 16,267 vs 12,094
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F
- Stronger single-core score: 29 vs 20
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 19% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,114 vs 939
- 16% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,540 vs 2,196
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 939Bottom 8% | 1,114+19%Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,891+8%Bottom 28% | 8,219Bottom 24% |
| PassMark | 16,267+35%Bottom 35% | 12,094Bottom 21% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,196Bottom 11% | 2,540+16%Bottom 20% |
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