The Core i5-10400 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $69.87 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- Up to 37% cheaper – $119.81 vs $189.68
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-9700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
99%
Price, €
€119.81
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€189.68
63%
Value, €/FPS
€1/FPS
64%
Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-9700 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 i7-9700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-9700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
