The Core i5-10400 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-880 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $57.10 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- 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 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-880 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-880
- Up to 43% cheaper – $75.89 vs $132.99
Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-880 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$132.99
57%
Value, $/FPS
$0.71/FPS
63%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
91%
Price, $
$75.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-880 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 i5-10400 vs Core i7-880 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-880 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
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-880 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
