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Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 5 3600X

Core i5-10400 vs Ryzen 5 3600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $130.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $130.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600X is 298 days older than the cheaper Core i5-10400.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400

  • Up to 38% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600X - $130.43 vs $210.0
  • Up to 36% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Ryzen 5 3600X - $0.23 vs $0.36 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Performs up to 5% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-10400 - 588 vs 561 FPS
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

561

95%

Value, $/FPS

$0.23/FPS

100%

Price, $

$130.43

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $130.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

588

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.36/FPS

63%

Price, $

$210

62%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1430

87%

Multi-Core

5489

78%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1642

100%

Multi-Core

7000

100%

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo

Intel Core i5-10400

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Comet LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
29.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3600X

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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