Intel Core i5-10400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500

The Intel Core i5-10400 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 are desktop processors for mainstream use.

The Intel Core i5-10400, based on the Comet Lake S architecture and manufactured using the 14 nm process, offers 6 cores and 12 threads, as well as 12 MB of L3 cache. It integrates Intel UHD Graphics 630 and supports PCIe 3.0. In benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-10400 shows strong multi-core performance, for example in Geekbench 6, and competitive single-core performance in Cinebench R23.

Its TDP is 65 watts. For gaming, it delivers solid performance, especially in titles that benefit from many threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 uses the Matisse (Zen 2) architecture and is manufactured using the more advanced 7 nm process. It features 6 cores and 6 threads, as well as a larger 32 MB L3 cache, and supports PCIe 4.0.

Although it does not have an integrated graphics unit, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 achieves higher performance in certain single-core tests, such as Geekbench 6. Its multi-core performance is lower than that of the Intel Core i5-10400 due to the lower thread count. The TDP is also 65 watts.

For gamers, PCIe 4.0 offers an advantage for modern graphics cards. For users who want an integrated graphics solution or primarily benefit from Hyper-Threading, the Intel Core i5-10400 is a good choice. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is recommended for users who use a dedicated graphics card and want to take advantage of PCIe 4.0 and the more efficient 7 nm manufacturing process.