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The Core i5-10400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G3258 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $45.30 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i5-10400F

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • A better value for money for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 2 threads

Advantages of the Pentium G3258

  • Up to 28% cheaper$119.01 vs $164.31
  • Consumes up to 17% less energy54 vs 65 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i5-10400F vs Pentium G3258

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i5-10400F vs Pentium G3258 in My Games

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High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Minecraft

Minecraft

High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Very High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i5-10400F vs Pentium G3258 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo

Core i5-10400F

Apr 30th, 2020


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1467

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

6012

100%

Intel Pentium G3258 Logo

Pentium G3258

Jun 2nd, 2014


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

616

42%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1074

18%

Performance Specifications

The Core i5-10400F vs Pentium G3258 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo

Core i5-10400F

Apr 30th, 2020


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

12 MB

100%


Base Frequency

2.9 GHz

91%

Turbo Frequency

4.3 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Intel Pentium G3258 Logo

Pentium G3258

Jun 2nd, 2014


Cores

2-core

33%

L3 Cache

3 MB

25%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

GHz

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1333 MHz

50%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo

Core i5-10400F

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Pentium G3258 Logo

Pentium G3258

General
Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJun 2nd, 2014
Not AvailableMSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1150
Comet LakeCodenameHaswell
65 WPower Consumption
54 W
Performance
6
Cores2
12
Threads2
2.9 GHzBase Frequency
3.2 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo FrequencyNon-Turbo
12 MB
L3 Cache3 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR3 @ 1333 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD (Haswell)
NoOverclockable
Yes

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Core i5-10400F and Pentium G3258 vs Other CPUs

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