AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-10400F
28.4Single-core28.6
37.2Multi-core32.5
43Gamingspec-based36
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). 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 7 2700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 33
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 46% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 12,094
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 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 |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 33% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+1%Bottom 20% | 1,114Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+28%Bottom 39% | 8,219Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 17,600+46%Bottom 30% | 12,094Bottom 19% |
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