AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE vs Intel Core i7-10710U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-10710U wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE. Across six Cinebench workloads, spanning R15, R20, and R23, the Intel part takes a clean sweep with a consistent margin of 3.4% or 3.8%. There are no reversals, no close calls, and no categories where the AMD chip manages to pull ahead.

The largest single victory for Intel comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the i7-10710U scores 110 against the Ryzen's 106, a 3.8% lead. This is the only test where the gap exceeds the 3.4% figure seen elsewhere. In every other benchmark, the delta is locked at exactly 3.4%, a remarkably uniform advantage across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

In multi-core testing, the Intel chip's six physical cores and twelve threads prove decisive. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 783 for Intel versus 757 for AMD, Cinebench R20 multicore shows 3265 versus 3158, and Cinebench R23 multicore shows 7774 versus 7520. The pattern holds steady: the i7-10710U consistently outruns the Ryzen 5 3400GE by roughly a quarter of a full workload's worth of score.

Single-core results tell the same story. The Intel part records 460 in Cinebench R20 single-core against 445 for AMD, and 1097 in Cinebench R23 single-core against 1061. These margins, while modest in percentage terms, are consistent across generations of the Cinebench test suite, suggesting the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

Looking at overall average benchmark scores, the Intel i7-10710U posts 2248 against AMD's 2175, a gap of roughly 3.4% that mirrors the head-to-head deltas. The Intel chip sits at the 47th percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD chip sits at the 47th percentile as well, meaning neither part separates itself from the broader field; they simply occupy the same tier, with Intel holding the upper hand within it.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246, just 0.1% behind, and the Intel Core i5-9400 at 2254, 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE, by contrast, counts the Intel Core i5-1145G7E at 2174 and the Intel Core i7-1185GRE at 2178 as its closest competitors. Neither chip threatens the top of any chart, but the i7-10710U's position relative to its own peer group is marginally stronger.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing ecosystems. Intel builds the Core i7-10710U on a 14 nm process at its own foundry under the Comet Lake architecture, specifically the Comet Lake-U codename, classified as a 10th generation Core i7 part. AMD builds the Ryzen 5 3400GE on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, using the Zen+ architecture and the Picasso codename, classified as a Ryzen 5 3000 series chip.

Core configuration differs sharply. The Intel part offers six cores and twelve threads, while the AMD part offers four cores and eight threads. AMD counters with larger per-core cache allocations, with 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core against Intel's 64 KB and 256 KB respectively. However, Intel holds the shared cache advantage with 12 MB of shared L3, while AMD manages only 4 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's die is 210 mm² with 4,940 million transistors, figures Intel does not list for its own part.

Clock speeds show the Intel chip with a 1.10 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock, while AMD runs a 3.30 GHz base and a 4.00 GHz boost. The Intel part's TDP is 25 watts, versus AMD's 35 watts, which is notable given that AMD's chip has fewer cores and threads. Intel's part targets the mobile segment, while AMD's targets desktop, and Intel uses a BGA 1440 socket while AMD uses Socket AM4. AMD's chip has an unlocked multiplier, Intel's does not.

Memory support differs as well. Intel lists DDR3 and DDR4 support, while AMD lists DDR4 only. AMD specifies a dual-channel memory bus with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel does not record a memory bus width or bandwidth figure. AMD's integrated graphics are Radeon RX Vega 11, while Intel uses UHD Graphics. AMD lists PCIe Gen 3 support; Intel does not list a PCIe version. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

Both parts were released within weeks of each other in 2019, with AMD shipping on 2019-07-06 and Intel on 2019-08-20. The AMD chip remains in active production, while Intel lists the i7-10710U as end-of-life.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-10710U wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. It scores 783 versus 757 in R15, 3265 versus 757 in R20, and 7774 versus 7520 in R23, each a 3.4% lead.

Q: Does AMD's higher boost clock help it win any benchmark?

A: No. Despite the AMD chip's 4.00 GHz boost clock, the Intel chip's 4.70 GHz boost clock helps it win all six head-to-head benchmarks, including every single-core test.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-10710U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part also has more shared cache, 12 MB of L3 versus 4 MB.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Intel chip is rated at 25 watts TDP, while the AMD chip is rated at 35 watts TDP, despite the AMD chip having fewer cores and threads.

Q: Are these chips in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Core i7-10710U and the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE sit at the 47th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which chip has more shared cache?

A: Intel. The i7-10710U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen 5 3400GE has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i7-10710U | AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1100.00 MHz | 3300.00 MHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1440 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Zen+ |

| Codename | Comet Lake-U | Picasso |

| Generation | Core i7 (Comet Lake-U) | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) |

| Process node | 14 nm | 12 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,940 million |

| Die size | Not listed | 210 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| Memory support | DDR3, DDR4 | DDR4 |

| Memory bus | Not listed | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | Not listed | 46.9 GB/s |

| PCIe | Not listed | Gen 3 |

| Integrated graphics memory | UHD Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release date | 2019-08-08 | 2019-07-07 |

| Multiplier unlocked | False | True |

| Part number | Not listed | YD3400GE6M4MFH |

Clock speeds and cache differences are not fully represented in MHz; the table lists the recorded values exactly as they appear in the database.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Core i7-10710U is the better-performing processor between the two. Six wins out of six head-to-head benchmarks, a higher average score across the full Cinebench suite, and a 3.4% lead in average benchmark score all favor Intel. There is no test in which the AMD chip wins, no workload where its 4.00 GHz boost clock compensates for its 3.3 GHz base clock, no category where its 4 MB of L3 cache outperforms Intel's 12 MB allocation.

The AMD chip's advantages are real but confined to specification-level differences. It offers a larger die at 210 mm², more transistors at 4,940 million, an unlocked multiplier, and a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. For a desktop user who values those features, the Ryzen 5 3400GE provides a competitive experience in the same 47th percentile as the Intel chip, just with a lower average score of 2175 versus 2248.

Where Each One Wins

The dataset does not show any benchmark category in the "where AMD wins" column for a single test, so the split in this comparison is entirely one-sided. The Intel Core i7-10710U takes home six wins across every Cinebench R15, R20, R23 workload, both single-core and multi-threaded. Its 3.4% leads in R15 multicore at 783 points, R20 multicore at 3265 points, R23 multicore at 7774, R20 single-core at 460, and R23 single-core at 1097 all belong to Intel. The AMD chip's 3.8% single-core win at 110 points in R15 single-core also goes to Intel.

Reversing the question, the AMD chip's 3.4% loss comes in R15 multicore at 757 points, R15 single-core at 106, R20 multicore at 3158, R20 single-core at 445, R23 multicore at 7520, and R23 single-core at 1061, all losses for AMD. In every case, the AMD chip's score is lower than Intel's by 3.4% or 3.8%.

The Intel chip wins on account of its 6 core count and 12 threads, 12 MB of L3 cache, 25-watt TDP, and 4.70 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip counters with 4 cores and 8 threads, 4 MB of L3, 35-watt TDP, and 4.00 GHz boost, but the AMD chip's 3.3 GHz base clock does not translate into a single win.

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