i9-10900E vs Ryzen 5 8400F

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8400F
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.10
+23.2%
Core i9-10900E
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
12.26

Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms Core i9-10900E by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking459623
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation59.8512.17
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency21.9817.85
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$170$488

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 8400F has 392% better value for money than i9-10900E.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm14 nm
Die size178 mm2206 mm2
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM51200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i9-10900E.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 8400F 15.10
+23.2%
i9-10900E 12.26

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 8400F 23988
+23.2%
i9-10900E 19469

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.10 12.26
Recency 1 April 2024 30 April 2020
Physical cores 6 10
Threads 12 20
Chip lithography 4 nm 14 nm

Ryzen 5 8400F has a 23.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

i9-10900E, on the other hand, has 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

The Ryzen 5 8400F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900E in performance tests.


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