Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i7-9700K
28.6Single-core39
32.5Multi-core35.5
36Gamingspec-based39.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+10) and multi-core (+3). 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
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 33
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,680Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,000Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114Bottom 19% | 1,250+12%Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219Bottom 27% | 9,700+18%Bottom 35% |
| PassMark | 12,094Bottom 19% | 14,300+18%Bottom 25% |
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