Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-10400F: which is better

Intel Core i5-10400 (desktop, 2020) against Intel Core i5-10400F (desktop, 2020): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i5-10400F is 1% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 12,089 vs 11,958).
Core i5-10400 is $34 cheaper ($161 vs $194).
Core i5-10400 gives 20% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1200 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core i5-10400	Core i5-10400F
Overall score	16.6	16.8
PassMark CPU Mark	11,958	12,089
Single-thread rating	2,556	2,540
US price	from $161	from $194
Cores	6	6
Threads	12	12
Base clock	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Max boost	4.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB
TDP	65 W	65 W
Max power	134 W	134 W
Memory	DDR4	DDR4
Memory speed	2666 MT/s	2666 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
Process	14 nm (Intel)	14 nm (Intel)
Architecture	Comet Lake	Comet Lake
Series	10th Gen Core	10th Gen Core
Release year	2020	2020
Integrated graphics	UHD Graphics 630	none

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