Evaluate the $36 gap between the 11400f and 10400f models to see if it justifies the purchase.
Evaluate the $36 gap between the 11400f and 10400f models to see if it justifies the purchase.
I’m evaluating around $200 for a 6 Core 12 Thread CPU. The gap between the 11400f and 10400f seems about $36 locally, which is noticeable. For raw gaming performance, that difference matters. Since you’re focused on speed rather than advanced features like PCIe Gen 4, it’s worth considering whether this margin adds value for your needs. Also, using the same B560 motherboard for both CPUs works well even with 10th generation chips, handling up to 2933MHz without issues.
When the cost becomes sensible—like a 2070 super or a 3060 Ti/3060 at 1080p or 1440p—it's a good sign.
It’s likely a good deal at 1080p rather than 1440p. In the end, it adds just 36 dollars to the overall cost.
The gaming results between the two are very comparable. If you plan to use the rig long-term, I recommend the 11400F. Although PCIe Gen 4 might seem minor at first, AMD's 6600XT supports an x8 Gen 4 interface, which can affect performance in certain titles versus Gen 3. The 7600 XT or RTX 4060 also support x8 Gen 4, so a Gen 3 slot could limit performance. Direct Storage could be a factor—some systems need a Gen 4 NVMe drive, and investing extra might not be worth it.
Gen 4 will likely lose value after about six years or more for everyday use.