The Core i5-10400 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900F, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$176.49 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- Up to 47% cheaper – CA$198.51 vs CA$375.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10900F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-10900F
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Core i5-10400 vs Core i9-10900F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, CA$
CA$198.51
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.06/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$375
52%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.95/FPS
54%
Core i5-10400 vs Core i9-10900F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i9-10900F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i9-10900F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Core i9-10900F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $464.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 10 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
