Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-10400F
33Single-core28.6
27.6Multi-core32.5
26.3Gamingspec-based36
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.2 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- Stronger single-core score: 33 vs 29
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 28
- 100% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 54% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,219 vs 5,341
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132+2%Bottom 21% | 1,114Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 8,219+54%Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 12,094+39%Bottom 19% |
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