The Core i5-10400 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $5.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8400
- Up to 5% cheaper – $120.00 vs $125.99
Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$125.99
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
95%
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
99%
Price, $
$120
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Very High
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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High
1920x1080
+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8400 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%
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
