Core i5-10400F

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-10400F

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

5,455 Rank: 516
Rank Name Score Visual
512 Core i7-10870H 5,460
+0.1%
513 Core i5-8400 5,459
+0.1%
514 Ryzen 3 5400U 5,459
+0.1%
515 Xeon E3-1280 v5 5,455
+0%
516 Core i5-10400F 5,455
517 Core i7-5960X 5,453
+-0%
518 Core i7-5950HQ 5,446
-0.2%
519 Ryzen 3 4100 5,445
-0.2%
520 Core i7-8705G 5,443
-0.2%
521 Core i7-5775R 5,442
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,141 Rank: 544
Rank Name Score Visual
540 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 5,154
+0.3%
541 Core i5-1235U 5,148
+0.1%
542 Xeon Silver 4208 5,142
+0%
543 Xeon D-1539 5,142
+0%
544 Core i5-10400F 5,141
545 Ryzen 7 2800H 5,139
+-0%
546 Core i7-9700T 5,136
-0.1%
547 Xeon W-2133 5,136
-0.1%
548 Xeon D-1528 5,136
-0.1%
549 Ryzen 7 4700U 5,133
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,665 Rank: 446
Rank Name Score Visual
442 Core i5-7600T 5,673
+0.1%
443 Core i5-6585R 5,673
+0.1%
444 Xeon W-2135 5,672
+0.1%
445 Core i5-10500 5,671
+0.1%
446 Core i5-10400F 5,665
447 Xeon W-2140B 5,662
-0.1%
448 Xeon W-3275 5,661
-0.1%
449 Core i7-6700 5,661
-0.1%
450 Ryzen 5 4500 5,661
-0.1%
451 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,659
-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 i5-10400F based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,841 Rank: 488
Rank Name Score Visual
484 Ryzen 5 4600H 4,845
+0.1%
485 Core i7-6800K 4,843
+0%
486 Core i7-10850H 4,843
+0%
487 Xeon E-2276M 4,841
+0%
488 Core i5-10400F 4,841
489 Ryzen 5 2600 4,840
+-0%
490 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,840
+-0%
491 Core i5-10400 4,838
-0.1%
492 Xeon Silver 4208 4,837
-0.1%
493 Core i7-10750H 4,836
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,903 Rank: 482
Rank Name Score Visual
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
+0%
482 Core i5-10400F 4,903
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%
487 Core i5-1235U 4,890
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,912 Rank: 455
Rank Name Score Visual
451 Core i5-8600K 4,920
+0.2%
452 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 4,919
+0.1%
453 Core i5-10500 4,915
+0.1%
454 Xeon E5-2690 v2 4,914
+0%
455 Core i5-10400F 4,912
456 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,908
-0.1%
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
-0.1%

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Core i5-10400F Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-10400F remains a relevant mid-range desktop processor, positioned firmly in the mainstream segment despite being released in April 2020. Built on the Comet Lake architecture and fabricated on Intel’s 14 nm process, the chip features six cores and a base clock of 2.9 GHz, capable of boosting up to 4.3 GHz under load. While it lacks integrated graphics, making it dependent on a discrete GPU, its 65 W TDP ensures efficient power consumption, and its FCLGA1200 socket provides compatibility with 400-series and 500-series motherboards. The processor supports up to 128 GB of DDR4-2666 memory across a dual-channel configuration, offering sufficient bandwidth for general productivity and multimedia tasks.

The Core i5-10400F delivers a balanced performance profile, reflected in its benchmark results. It achieves an Overall Score of 5455, placing it at #515 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5665 (#446) and a Multicore Score of 5141 (#544). These results indicate that while the CPU holds up well in single-threaded applications—particularly in comparison to older mainstream chips like the Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 4500—it is outpaced in multi-threaded workloads by newer mainstream and high-end offerings. Its strongest performance lies in single-core tasks, where it ranks just behind the Core i5-10500 and Core i7-7800X, but it trails behind more modern processors in multicore performance.

The lack of Hyper-Threading, despite having six cores, limits its threading efficiency, which contributes to its moderate multicore ranking. While it supports advanced instruction sets like AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, the absence of integrated graphics remains a key limitation for users seeking a cost-effective build without a dedicated GPU. However, its support for virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, along with features like Intel SpeedShift and Enhanced SpeedStep, ensures it remains capable in virtualized environments and power-sensitive configurations.

In the broader context of the current market, the Core i5-10400F competes with mid-tier processors like the Ryzen 5 4600H and Core i5-1235U, though it is clearly outperformed by more recent architectures. Its performance is comparable to the Core i5-8400 and Core i5-8500B, suggesting it serves as a reliable upgrade path for older 7th and 8th generation systems. For users building budget gaming PCs or entry-level workstations, the chip offers a cost-effective balance of performance and power efficiency, particularly when paired with a capable GPU.

In conclusion, the Core i5-10400F continues to serve as a solid choice for mainstream desktops, offering reliable single-core performance and efficient power usage. While it has been surpassed by newer processors in both single- and multi-threaded performance, its longevity and broad compatibility make it a viable option for users prioritizing value over cutting-edge performance. For those seeking a budget-friendly build without integrated graphics, the i5-10400F remains a well-positioned, albeit dated, option in the desktop CPU landscape.
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Intel Core i5-10400F

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-10400F
Model Number: i5-10400F
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: FCLGA1200
Package: FC-LGA1200
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
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: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 41.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX
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