Core i5-10400

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-10400

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-10400 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,345 Rank: 586
Rank Name Score Visual
582 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,355
+0.2%
583 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,350
+0.1%
584 Core i5-7500 5,349
+0.1%
585 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,346
+0%
586 Core i5-10400 5,345
587 Core i7-9850HE 5,342
-0.1%
588 Xeon E5-1630 v4 5,340
-0.1%
589 Core i7-7820HK 5,338
-0.1%
590 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,336
-0.2%
591 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,336
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-10400 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,055 Rank: 600
Rank Name Score Visual
596 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 5,058
+0.1%
597 Core i7-1185G7 5,057
+0%
598 Xeon E5-1630 v4 5,056
+0%
599 Xeon E-2224 5,056
+0%
600 Core i5-10400 5,055
601 Core i7-8705G 5,054
+-0%
602 Core i3-7101TE 5,054
+-0%
603 Ryzen 3 4100 5,052
-0.1%
604 Core i7-6920HQ 5,051
-0.1%
605 Core i5-7600K 5,050
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-10400 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,539 Rank: 524
Rank Name Score Visual
520 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,546
+0.1%
521 Core i7-4790 5,545
+0.1%
522 Xeon Gold 6150 5,544
+0.1%
523 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,544
+0.1%
524 Core i5-10400 5,539
525 Xeon E-2288G 5,538
+-0%
526 Core i5-4670S 5,538
+-0%
527 Core i7-9850HE 5,538
+-0%
528 Core i7-6800K 5,537
+-0%
529 Xeon Gold 6128 5,536
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-10400 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,838 Rank: 491
Rank Name Score Visual
487 Xeon E-2276M 4,841
+0.1%
488 Core i5-10400F 4,841
+0.1%
489 Ryzen 5 2600 4,840
+0%
490 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,840
+0%
491 Core i5-10400 4,838
492 Xeon Silver 4208 4,837
+-0%
493 Core i7-10750H 4,836
+-0%
494 Ryzen 5 1600X 4,835
-0.1%
495 Xeon D-1557 4,833
-0.1%
496 Ryzen 3 5300G 4,833
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-10400 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,903 Rank: 481
Rank Name Score Visual
477 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,915
+0.2%
478 Core i7-7800X 4,912
+0.2%
479 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,907
+0.1%
480 Core i7-9700 4,903
+0%
481 Core i5-10400 4,903
482 Core i5-10400F 4,903
+0%
483 Core i7-9700F 4,901
+-0%
484 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,900
-0.1%
485 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,897
-0.1%
486 Xeon W-2133 4,890
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-10400 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,903 Rank: 461
Rank Name Score Visual
457 Xeon Gold 5222 4,907
+0.1%
458 Ryzen 5 4600HS 4,907
+0.1%
459 Ryzen 7 5700U 4,906
+0.1%
460 Xeon D-1587 4,905
+0%
461 Core i5-10400 4,903
462 Core i5-9500F 4,901
+-0%
463 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,901
+-0%
464 Ryzen 5 4600H 4,899
-0.1%
465 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,899
-0.1%
466 Core i7-9700T 4,898
-0.1%

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Core i5-10400 Details

Ranked #524 in single-core performance with a score of 5539, the Intel Core i5-10400 stands out for its strong per-core efficiency, despite being a 2020-era processor. While its 6-core, 12-thread configuration may not seem impressive by today’s standards, the chip holds its own in single-threaded workloads, placing it ahead of several high-end mobile and desktop CPUs like the Core i7-9850HE and Core i7-6800K. This performance is driven by a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz, leveraging Intel’s Comet Lake architecture on a mature 14 nm process node. The 65 W TDP ensures low power consumption and manageable heat output, making it a reliable option for mainstream desktop builds.

The Core i5-10400 features a robust cache hierarchy, with 0.061 MiB of L1, 0.244 MiB of L2, and a generous 11.444 MiB of L3 cache, which aids in reducing memory latency and improving responsiveness. It supports DDR4 memory up to 2666 MT/s via a dual-channel memory bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s—adequate for general computing and light content creation. The processor uses the LGA1159 socket, which is compatible with a wide range of motherboards from the same generation, offering good upgrade flexibility for users.

On the integrated graphics front, the UHD Graphics 630 provides basic visual performance, suitable for office tasks, HD video playback, and casual gaming at lower settings. While not a replacement for a discrete GPU, it enables a functional zero-GPU setup for users on a budget. The chip supports a range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, making it capable of handling encryption and media processing efficiently. It also supports hardware virtualization technologies such as Intel VT-x and VT-d, which enhance virtual machine performance.

In multicore benchmarks, the Core i5-10400 achieves a score of 5055, placing it at #600 overall. This reflects its strong multi-threaded performance, particularly in workloads that can leverage its 12 threads effectively. It outperforms several older and mid-range processors, including the Xeon E-2224 and Core i7-8706G, though it trails behind more modern offerings like the Ryzen 3 4100 and Core i7-1185G7. Its overall score of 5345 positions it just ahead of the Core i7-9850HE and Xeon E5-1630 v4, indicating a balanced performance profile.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-10400 remains a practical choice for budget-conscious users, light content creators, and those building systems where integrated graphics suffice. While newer CPUs dominate the high-end market, this processor still holds value in its segment due to its efficiency, strong single-core performance, and affordability. It is best suited for everyday computing, office applications, and entry-level productivity tasks, though power users may find its performance limiting in heavily threaded scenarios.
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Intel Core i5-10400

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-10400
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1159
Package: FC-LGA1159
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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