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Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-10700F

Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-10700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-10700F

2.9 GHz | 8-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-10700F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for $225.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700F

2.9 GHz | 8-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-10700F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for $225.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700F and the cheaper Core i5-10400 have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400

  • Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-10700F - $130.0 vs $225.99
  • Up to 40% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-10700F - $1.07 vs $1.77 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700F

  • Performs up to 5% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i5-10400 - 128 vs 122 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10400 - 16 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

122

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.07/FPS

100%

Price, $

$130

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700F Logo
Core i7-10700F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

128

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.77/FPS

60%

Price, $

$225.99

57%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-10700F Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W

Buy for $225.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-10700F Logo
Core i7-10700F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1430

88%

Multi-Core

5489

75%

Intel Core i7-10700F Logo
Core i7-10700F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1612

100%

Multi-Core

7231

100%

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo

Intel Core i5-10400

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Intel Core i7-10700F

Apr 30th, 2020Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
29.0xMultiplier29.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-10400 or Core i7-10700F

Far Cry 6, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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