The Core i5-10400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $101.84 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650
- Up to 85% cheaper – $17.97 vs $119.81
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i5-10400 vs Phenom X4 9650 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
14%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
17%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Average FPS
163
87%
Min 1% FPS
110
89%
Price, €
€17.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.11/FPS
100%
Core i5-10400 vs Phenom X4 9650 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 Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Phenom X4 9650 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
2 MB
17%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Mar 27th, 2008 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Agena |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
