The Core i5-10400F is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7600K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's €242.72 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400F
- Up to 69% cheaper – €107.18 vs €349.90
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-10400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-7600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
99%
Price, €
€107.18
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.57/FPS
100%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€349.9
30%
Value, €/FPS
€1.86/FPS
31%
Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-7600K 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 i5-10400F vs Core i5-7600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-7600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
