The Core i9-10900X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10900X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10900X vs Core i5-10400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
207
99%
Min 1% FPS
143
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-10900X vs Core i5-10400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900X vs Core i5-10400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900X vs Core i5-10400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
62%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Cascade Lake-X | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
