AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-10400
28.4Single-core30.4
37.2Multi-core32.2
43Gaming36
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+7) and Multi-core (+5). Intel Core i5-10400 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 7 2700X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 32
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 36
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 40% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 12,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,390 vs 1,255
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+6% | 134 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Top 80% | 1,390+11%Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+14%Top 63% | 5,800Top 70% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+2%Top 77% | 1,100Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+31%Top 54% | 8,000Top 71% |
| PassMark | 17,600+40%Top 57% | 12,600Top 73% |
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