Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i5-9600KF
28.6Single-core37.9
32.5Multi-core29.1
36Gamingspec-based31
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10400F scores 32.2 against 32.2 for Intel Core i5-9600KF. 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
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 29
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 14% higher PassMark: 12,094 vs 10,637
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 38 vs 29
- 28% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | — |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | None |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114Bottom 18% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219Bottom 24% | — |
| PassMark | 12,094+14%Bottom 21% | 10,637Bottom 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,540Bottom 20% | 2,708+7%Bottom 29% |
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