Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-9600K
30.4Single-core36
32.2Multi-core29.8
36Gaming31
9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-104006 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10400 scores 32.6 against 32 for Intel Core i5-9600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10400 edges ahead in gaming and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 31
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 19% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 6,700
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 36 vs 30
- 28% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,580 vs 1,390
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W+13% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz+28% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,150 MHz+5% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390 | 1,580+14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800+16% | 5,000 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100 | 1,200+9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000+19% | 6,700 |
| PassMark | 12,600+13% | 11,200 |
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