Core i5-10400vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i5-10400 is a budget-friendly, low-power CPU for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation processor for heavy rendering and professional tasks.
Core i5-10400
Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for heavy workloads, far surpassing the Core i5-10400 in multi-threaded tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-10400 is the smarter pick, offering decent everyday performance at a much lower cost.
The Core i5-10400 is the right choice for a basic office PC or web browsing build where extreme power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-10400 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 7 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-10400 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i5-10400?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 757% faster than the Core i5-10400 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-10400 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i5-10400 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.