Processor
Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i3-10100F
Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.
Verdict
Intel Core i3-10100F
Intel Core i3-10100F pageIntel Core i5-10400F is 18% faster on the performance index.
The gap is decisive — these are different classes.
Intel Core i5-10400F leads on 4 parameters, Intel Core i3-10100F on 0.
Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27
Difference per parameter
Gaming performance
7462Cores and threads
6/124/8Power efficiency
65 W65 WPlatform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4LGA1200 · DDR4L3 cache
12 MB6 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AIntel Core i5-10400F | Side BIntel Core i3-10100F | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 74better | 62 |
| Cores / threads | 6/12better | 4/8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHzbetter |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MBbetter | 6 MB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
| Process node | Intel 14 nm | Intel 14 nm |
| Released | Q2 2020 | Q2 2020 |
FPS in popular games
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