Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
30.4Single-core88.7
32.2Multi-core81.6
36Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1040019 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+58) and multi-core (+49). 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 $219
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 32
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 2 MB
- 309% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 12,600
- 286% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 8,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W | 159 W+19% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 18+200% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 18+50% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+45% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 30 MB+1900% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390Bottom 23% | 3,182+129%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 27% | 20,692+257%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | 2,261+106%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000Bottom 25% | 30,867+286%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 12,600Bottom 19% | 51,560+309%Top 16% |
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