Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-6500
30.4Single-core25.6
32.2Multi-core22.9
36Gaming21.9
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-104001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.6 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+14) and Multi-core (+9). Intel Core i5-6500 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
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 22
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 129% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 3,500
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 10% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz+5% | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390+18%Top 73% | 1,180Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800+90%Top 70% | 3,050Top 92% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Top 80% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000+129%Top 71% | 3,500Top 95% |
| PassMark | 12,600+125%Top 73% | 5,600Top 95% |
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