The Core i5-10400 is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $45.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 38% cheaper – $74.77 vs $119.81
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€119.81
62%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
61%
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€74.77
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.39/FPS
100%
Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600 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 i5-8600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600
Feb 14th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
