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Core i5-10400

Core i5
Current Price
$119.00
MSRP: $182.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#182
of 234
Overall Rank
#199
of 251
Value Rank
#117
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
Lithography
14nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
12 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
65W
Base Power
65W
Max Turbo Power
134W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 630

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i5-10400 (Selected)5,695

Quick Stats

Generation
10th Gen
Release Date
5/20/2020 - 5 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
5695
Value47.9
Efficiency87.6

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,132
Cinebench R23 Multi7,614
Geekbench 6 Single1,622
Geekbench 6 Multi5,557
PassMark12,280

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i5-10400
58%
58%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i5-10400 features 6 cores and 12 threads with 65W TDP on Comet Lake architecture, boosting up to 4.3 GHz. This locked processor became a popular budget gaming choice, delivering excellent value for 1080p gaming and productivity. Despite being 10th gen, it remains highly capable for mainstream builds with proven reliability. The efficient TDP works well with budget cooling solutions. Often available at very competitive pricing, making it one of the best value options for budget gaming builds. Supports both B460 and H470 motherboards for cost flexibility.