Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
28.6Single-core88.7
32.5Multi-core81.6
36Gamingspec-based64.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+60) and multi-core (+49). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $219
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 33
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 2 MB
- 326% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 12,094
- 276% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 8,219
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 18+200% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 18+50% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+45% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 30 MB+1900% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,182Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,692Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114Bottom 19% | 2,261+103%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219Bottom 27% | 30,867+276%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 12,094Bottom 19% | 51,560+326%Top 16% |
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