Processor
Intel Core i5-10400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 pageIntel Core i5-10400F and AMD Ryzen 5 3600 sit in the same class: the index gap is smaller than the model’s margin of error.
Intel Core i5-10400F leads on 1 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on 1.
Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27
Difference per parameter
Gaming performance
7474Cores and threads
6/126/12Power efficiency
65 W65 WPlatform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4AM4 · DDR4L3 cache
12 MB32 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AIntel Core i5-10400F | Side BAMD Ryzen 5 3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 74 | 74 |
| Cores / threads | 6/12 | 6/12 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHzbetter |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHzbetter | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 32 MBbetter |
| Power draw (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
| Process node | Intel 14 nm | TSMC 7 nm |
| Released | Q2 2020 | Q3 2019 |
FPS in popular games
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