Core i5-10400FvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i5-10400F is a budget-friendly 6-core chip for everyday gaming and office builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and multitasking pros.
Core i5-10400F
Comet Lake · 14 nm · 2020
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9970X wins overall for its massive multithreading advantage over the Core i5-10400F.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-10400F is smarter for basic tasks, while the Threadripper 9970X costs far more.
Choose the Core i5-10400F for a simple office PC where extreme core counts are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-10400F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 7 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-10400F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i5-10400F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 814% faster than the Core i5-10400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-10400F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i5-10400F 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.