AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i5-10400
47.9Single-core30.4
48.2Multi-core32.2
87.5Gaming36
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+52) and Single-core (+18). 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 5800X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 32
- Stronger gaming score: 88 vs 36
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+6% | 134 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+37%Top 43% | 1,390Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500+81%Top 37% | 5,800Top 70% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+34%Top 47% | 1,100Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200+78%Top 40% | 8,000Top 71% |
| PassMark | 28,100+123%Top 31% | 12,600Top 73% |
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