The Intel Core i5 desktop processor provides significantly more PC power and speed for multitasking at work and in leisure time. It adapts intelligently to increased power requirements. Even with demanding applications - such as games or image editing - it keeps pace with you.
A benchmark for intelligent performance: Intel Turbo Boost Technology offers maximum speed for demanding applications: It increases the processor clock frequency by up to 20% depending on the workload. So you can multitask faster and do more in less time. The Intel Core i5 processor lets you multitask up to 28% faster: get more done at the same time and be more productive than ever before. Discover incredible multimedia possibilities: Encode video up to 37% faster for upload to the web, edit photos up to 15% faster, and convert songs from a CD up to 17% faster to MP3. Have fun playing: Experience 32% improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) for game characters and realistic physics for game worlds.
Processor family | Core i5 10th Gen |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Max. TDP | 65 W |
Number of threads | 12 |
PCI express version (max.) | 3 |
Item number | 12927936 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Processors |
Manufacturer no. | BX8070110400F |
Release date | 7.2.2022 |
Sales rank in Category Processors | 45 of 1375 |
Processor family | Core i5 10th Gen |
Socket | LGA 1200 |
Intel Core | Comet Lake |
Clock frequency | 2.90 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 4.30 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Number of threads | 12 |
Lithography | 14 nm |
Max. TDP | 65 W |
L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Multiplier unlocked | Yes |
PCI express version (max.) | 3 |
Processor design | 64-bit |
Front side bus frequency | 8000 MHz |
Transfer rate | 8 GT/s |
AMD Technologies | SSE4a |
Intel technologies | Optane Support |
Memory channels | Dual-Channel |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Intel fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Processor |
Length | 12 cm |
Width | 11 cm |
Height | 7.50 cm |
Weight | 266 g |
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The Intel Core i5-10400F is the most interesting model of Intel's 10th and 11th generation processors from a price-performance perspective. In games, it calculates a good deal faster than AMD's Ryzen 5 3600 and is also significantly cheaper. However, you need a mainboard with a Z490 chipset to drive the RAM at more than 2666 MHz and the CPU cannot be overclocked...
The Core i5-10400F is interesting if you want a new PC system; because a mainboard with socket 1200 is mandatory (from 130 euros) if. But then it is a price-conscious choice.
The Core i5-10400F is only interesting for users who want a new PC system, because a mainboard with socket 1200 is mandatory (from 130 euros). But then it is a good, price-conscious choice.
In times of AMD's economical and very low-priced quad and hexa cores, it is not so easy to identify an Intel savings tip. But there is one. The Intel Core i5-10400F is a slim six-core CPU with HT, with up to 4.3 GHz boost clock, which still delivers considerable performance for pure gaming PCs.