The Core i5-10400 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700KF, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $30.41 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- Up to 19% cheaper – $129.59 vs $160.00
- A slightly 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
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-9700KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
203
98%
Min 1% FPS
139
98%
Price, $
$129.59
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$160
80%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
83%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-9700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-9700KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $374.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
