Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i7-8700
28.6Single-core35.3
32.5Multi-core33.3
36Gamingspec-based37.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+7) and multi-core (+1). Intel Core i5-10400F 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger single-core score: 35 vs 29
- 10% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- 10% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,230 vs 1,114
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| 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 i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,500Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,400Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114Bottom 19% | 1,230+10%Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219Bottom 27% | 8,400+2%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 12,094Bottom 19% | 13,000+7%Bottom 21% |
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