The Core i9-10900 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $213.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-10400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-10400F
- Up to 61% cheaper – $136.83 vs $350.24
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-10900 vs Core i5-10400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€350.24
39%
Value, €/FPS
€1.81/FPS
40%
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
97%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, €
€136.83
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.73/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900 vs Core i5-10400F 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 i9-10900 vs Core i5-10400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900 vs Core i5-10400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $483.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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