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Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i5-9600K

WINNER
Intel Core i5-10400F
32.2Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-9600K
32Inno Score
28.6Single-core36
32.5Multi-core29.8
36Gamingspec-based31
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10400F scores 32.2 against 32 for Intel Core i5-9600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-10400F edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F

  • 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
  • 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
  • 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
  • 23% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,219 vs 6,700
  • Lower launch price: $173 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 29
  • 28% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
  • Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10400F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i5-9600K
Announced20202018
SocketLGA1200LGA1151-v2
Process14 nm14 nm
Base TDP65 W+32%95 W
Max turbo power—119 W
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler included—No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i5-9600K
Cores66
Performance cores—6
Efficiency cores—0
Threads12+100%6
Base clock2.9 GHz3.7 GHz+28%
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.6 GHz+7%
L2 cache2 MB2 MB
L3 cache12 MB+33%9 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10400F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i5-9600K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10400F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i5-9600K
Memory supportDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10400F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i5-9600K
PCIe version33
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i5-9600K
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,580Bottom 38%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,000Bottom 21%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,114Bottom 19%1,200+8%Bottom 24%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,219+23%Bottom 27%6,700Bottom 21%
PassMark12,094+8%Bottom 19%11,200Bottom 17%

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