The Core i5-10400F is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $69.73 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400F
- Up to 30% cheaper – $159.99 vs $229.72
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-9600
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
203
99%
Min 1% FPS
139
99%
Price, $
$159.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.78/FPS
100%
Core i5-9600
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$229.72
69%
Value, $/FPS
$1.12/FPS
70%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-9600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400F vs Core i5-9600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-9600
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
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 | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
