Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K and the cheaper Core i5-10400F have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400F
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$157.24 vs CA$699.84
- Up to 76% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i9-10900K - CA$0.66 vs CA$2.79 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 5% better in Battlefield V than Core i5-10400F - 251 vs 240 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10400F - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
240
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.66/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$157.24
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$157.24 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16945 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
251
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.79/FPS
23%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
22%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$699.84 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16945 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10400F | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |