The Core i9-10850K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 8400F and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $102.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 8400F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 37% cheaper – $178.51 vs $281.17
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 8400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
304
95%
Min 1% FPS
179
94%
Price, $
$281.17
63%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
60%
Ryzen 5 8400F
Apr 1st, 2024
Average FPS
321
100%
Min 1% FPS
190
100%
Price, $
$178.51
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.55/FPS
100%
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Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 8400F in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 8400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10850K vs Ryzen 5 8400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
56%
Ryzen 5 8400F
Apr 1st, 2024
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
90%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 8400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 1st, 2024 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $170.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Phoenix |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
