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Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-10400

Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-10400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i9-9940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-9940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC9)

Buy for 787.84 on Amazon

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Updated 8901 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

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Updated 8901 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-9940X

3.3 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i9-9940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC9)

Buy for 787.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8901 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8901 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9940X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9940X is 559 days older than the cheaper Core i5-10400.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9940X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10400 - 28 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400

  • Up to 87% cheaper than Core i9-9940X - $91.04 vs $709.77
  • Up to 87% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Core i9-9940X - $0.53 vs $4.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9940X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€4.15/FPS

12%

Price, €

€787.84

12%

Intel Core i9-9940X X-Series Processor 14 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC9)

Buy for 787.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8901 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.53/FPS

100%

Price, €

€101.05

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8901 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9940X Logo
Core i9-9940X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1459

100%

Multi-Core

10734

100%

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1430

98%

Multi-Core

5489

51%

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Intel Core i9-9940X

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Intel Core i5-10400

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i9CollectionCore i5
SkylakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores6
28
Threads12
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
165 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
33.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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