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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i5-10400 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $39.00 more expensive!

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Is 7 months newer

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Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-10400

224FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

238FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-10400

625FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

638FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

205FPS

207FPS

543FPS

561FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-10400

192FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

198FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-10400

597FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

609FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-10400

327FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

328FPS

World of Tanks2010

Core i5-10400

405FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

410FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-10400

31%

Ryzen 5 3500X

34%

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i5-10400 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-10400

12 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10400

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Core i5-10400 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-10400

65W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Pricehelp

Core i5-10400

$139.00

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Ryzen 5 3500X is $39.00 cheaper.

Core i5-10400Ryzen 5 3500X

LGA1200

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AM4

Comet Lake

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 10% faster than the Core i5-10400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i5-10400?expand_more

10% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-10400 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-10400 scores 31/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.