Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 938 days older than the cheaper Core i5-10400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - CA$162.49 vs CA$335.88
- Up to 51% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i7-8700K - CA$1.14 vs CA$2.32 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i5-10400 - 145 vs 142 FPS
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
142
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.14/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$162.49
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$162.49 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 180 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
145
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.32/FPS
49%
Price, CA$
CA$335.88
48%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$335.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 180 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10400 | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |