Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-10400F

Intel Core i5-10400 and Intel Core i5-10400F are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 32/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

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Intel Core i5-10400

32
Gaming score / 100
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Intel Core i5-10400F

32
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecIntel Core i5-10400Intel Core i5-10400F
Gaming score32/10032/100
Cores / Threads6 / 126 / 12
Boost clock4.30 GHz4.30 GHz
TDP65 W65 W
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
MSRP$119.00$94.00

Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-10400F: which should you buy?

Intel Core i5-10400 and Intel Core i5-10400F are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 32/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Intel Core i5-10400 better than the Intel Core i5-10400F?
They are evenly matched (32/100 each).

Should I buy the Intel Core i5-10400 or the Intel Core i5-10400F?
For raw gaming performance, choose the Intel Core i5-10400. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i5-10400F can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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