Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10400F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10400F and the cheaper Core i3-10100 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400F
- Performs up to 0% better in Valorant than Core i3-10100 - 779 vs 778 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i5-10400F - CA$140.95 vs CA$157.24
- Up to 10% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-10400F - CA$0.18 vs CA$0.2 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
779
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.2/FPS
89%
Price, CA$
CA$157.24
89%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$157.24 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6960 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
778
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.18/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$140.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$140.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6960 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10400F | vs | Intel Core i3-10100 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |