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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 1700X vs Core i5-10400

The Ryzen 7 1700X is slower than the Core i5-10400 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $310.00 more expensive!

  • Available for $445.00
  • Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-10400 ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 1700X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 1700X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 1700X has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 1700X has a 17% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10400 boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-10400 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-10400 is $310.00 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1200
Summit Ridge
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Comet Lake
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 630
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 1700X or Core i5-10400?expand_more
The Core i5-10400. It's 36% faster than the Ryzen 7 1700X on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-10400 than Ryzen 7 1700X?expand_more
36% 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, Ryzen 7 1700X or Core i5-10400?expand_more
The Core i5-10400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-10400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 1700X and Core i5-10400?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 1700X scores 22/100, Core i5-10400 scores 30/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 1700X or Core i5-10400 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 Ryzen 7 1700X or Core i5-10400?expand_more
The Core i5-10400 is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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