The Core i5-10400 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $34.01 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- Up to 21% cheaper – $125.99 vs $160.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
206
99%
Min 1% FPS
143
99%
Price, $
$125.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$160
78%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
80%
Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600K 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
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Ultra
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+2
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Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
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Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
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Extreme
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600K 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
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $257.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 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 | Yes |
