Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10400 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4930K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4930K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10400 is 2433 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400
- Performs up to 8% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-4930K - 122 vs 113 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4930K
- Up to 28% cheaper than Core i5-10400 - $89.95 vs $124.5
- Up to 22% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-10400 - $0.8 vs $1.02 per FPS
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Buy for $124.5 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3272 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
113
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.8/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $89.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3271 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10400 | vs | Intel Core i7-4930K |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |