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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The Core i5-10400 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 63% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years newer
  • Available for $270

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 41% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F boosts 16% higher.

LGA1200
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AM5
Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
Phoenix
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F. It's 107% faster than the Core i5-10400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 62/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700F than Core i5-10400?expand_more
107% 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 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 62/100 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 7 8700F?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-10400 scores 30/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 62/100. 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 7 8700F 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 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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