The Core i9-10900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $179.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8400T
- Up to 61% cheaper – $113.37 vs $292.57
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 35 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10900KF vs Core i5-8400T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
$292.57
38%
Value, $/FPS
$1.51/FPS
41%
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
180
93%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, $
$113.37
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900KF vs Core i5-8400T 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900KF vs Core i5-8400T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900KF vs Core i5-8400T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
9 MB
45%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
46%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
62%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| $509.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
