AMD Ryzen 3 5300G vs. Intel Core i5-10400 for Gaming?

Started by IronGuardRS on May 09, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 5300G 10400

I'm looking to buy a new gaming PC and I'm torn between the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G and the Intel Core i5-10400. Can anyone give me some advice on which one would be better for gaming? I've seen some reviews online, but I'd love to hear from people's personal experiences.

Solved by lightyear44 in post #2
I have used both CPUs in my personal setup, and they are quite similar in performance. However, the Ryzen 3 5300G has a higher single-core max boost frequency which can help with gaming, especially for more demanding titles. Also, check out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 3 5300G vs. Intel Core i5-10400 for a more detailed comparison.

I have used both CPUs in my personal setup, and they are quite similar in performance. However, the Ryzen 3 5300G has a higher single-core max boost frequency which can help with gaming, especially for more demanding titles. Also, check out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 3 5300G vs. Intel Core i5-10400 for a more detailed comparison.

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Thanks for your input! The higher single-core boost frequency is something I didn't consider before. But what about the Core i5-10400? Any advantages it has over the Ryzen 3 5300G?

Well, if you're looking for a CPU that can handle multiple tasks without slowing down, the Intel Core i5-10400 might be better due to its higher core count. This can help in situations where you have multiple applications running at the same time. But when it comes to pure gaming performance, both CPUs should offer similar results.

That makes sense. I guess I'll need to think more about my personal needs and preferences. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

No problem! Just remember that ultimately, it comes down to the games you want to play and how much multitasking you plan on doing. Good luck with your decision!

Don't forget about the importance of a good GPU! A powerful CPU is great, but if your GPU can't keep up, your framerate will suffer.

True, I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for all the advice everyone!

One more thing to consider is overclocking potential. The Ryzen 3 5300G has better support for overclocking compared to the Core i5-10400. This can help you get a bit more performance out of your CPU if needed.

Interesting! That's something I hadn't thought about. Thanks again for all the helpful information!

You're welcome! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.