Intel Core i5-10500T vs Intel Core i5-8400
27Single-core30.5
28.6Multi-core28.8
32.9Gamingspec-based27.2
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10500T4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10500T scores 29.2 against 28.9 for Intel Core i5-8400. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10500T
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 46% lower Base TDP: 35 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
- 11% higher PassMark: 10,236 vs 9,235
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8400
- Stronger single-core score: 31 vs 27
- 22% higher Base clock: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500T | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 35 W+46% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 92 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500T | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500T | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500T | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500T | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10500T | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,150Bottom 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 6,400Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 10,236+11%Bottom 18% | 9,235Bottom 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,283Bottom 13% | 2,364+4%Bottom 15% |
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