How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10400 scores 32.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100. Intel Core i5-10400 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-10600K wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10400 and the Intel Core i5-10600K?

Intel Core i5-10400 advantages: 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $182 vs $262. Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 30; 41% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz; 36% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 134 W; 15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 8,000; 15% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 12,600.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10400 or Intel Core i5-10600K?

Intel Core i5-10400 launched cheaper at $182, versus $262 for the Intel Core i5-10600K.

Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-10600K

Intel

Intel Core i5-10400

$182

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

30.4Single-core36.4

32.2Multi-core34.7

36Gamingspec-based39.2

2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-104009 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+3). Intel Core i5-10400 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 i5-10400

48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $182 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K

Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 30
41% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
36% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 134 W
15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 8,000
15% higher PassMark: 14,500 vs 12,600

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-10600K
Announced	2020	2020
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	134 W	182 W+36%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-10600K
Cores	6	6
Performance cores	6	6
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12	12
Base clock	2.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+41%
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	4.8 GHz+12%
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-10600K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-10600K
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-10600K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-10600K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-10600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,390Bottom 23%	1,560+12%Bottom 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,800Bottom 27%	6,500+12%Bottom 31%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,100Bottom 16%	1,230+12%Bottom 25%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,000Bottom 25%	9,200+15%Bottom 32%
PassMark	12,600Bottom 19%	14,500+15%Bottom 26%

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