Intel Core i5-10400F
About processor
The Intel Core i5-10400F processor is a solid mid-range option for desktop users looking for a reliable and capable CPU. With a total of 6 cores and 12 threads, this processor offers enough power to handle everyday tasks, as well as more demanding applications such as gaming and content creation. The 14nm technology and a TDP of 65W ensure efficient performance without consuming too much power.
In terms of benchmark performance, the Geekbench 6 scores are impressive, with a single-core score of 1432 and a multi-core score of 5750. This means that the i5-10400F is more than capable of handling multitasking and heavy workloads, making it a great choice for productivity-focused users.
The Comet Lake architecture ensures compatibility with the latest motherboards, and the processor is also suitable for gaming, especially when paired with a dedicated GPU. Overall, the Intel Core i5-10400F offers a good balance of performance, power efficiency, and affordability, making it a great choice for users looking for a reliable CPU for their desktop system.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
April 2020
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i5-10400F
Code Name
Comet Lake
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Basic Frequency
2.90 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.30 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1200
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
65 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2666
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
41.6 GB/s
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1432
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
5750
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
1111
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
5538
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2551
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
12214
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core