Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i5-9400F
28.6Single-core30.1
32.5Multi-core27.9
36Gamingspec-based27.8
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.2 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). Intel Core i5-9400F 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 i5-10400F
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 28
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 39% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,219 vs 5,900
- 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
- 30% higher PassMark: 12,094 vs 9,300
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+5% | 4.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,400Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,500Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114+3%Bottom 19% | 1,080Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219+39%Bottom 27% | 5,900Bottom 19% |
| PassMark | 12,094+30%Bottom 19% | 9,300Bottom 15% |
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