Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i7-4790K
28.6Single-core29.7
32.5Multi-core27.2
36Gamingspec-based26.9
11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.2 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 27
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 57% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,219 vs 5,250
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 38% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 4 GHz+38% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,600Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114+1%Bottom 19% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219+57%Bottom 27% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 12,094+36%Bottom 19% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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