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 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

    74
    62
  • Cores and threads

    6/12
    4/8
  • Power efficiency

    65 W
    65 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1200 · DDR4
    LGA1200 · DDR4
  • L3 cache

    12 MB
    6 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i3-10100F

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-10400FSide BIntel Core i3-10100F
Performance index74better62
Cores / threads6/12better4/8
Base clock2.9 GHz3.6 GHzbetter
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.3 GHz
L3 cache12 MBbetter6 MB
Power draw (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Process nodeIntel 14 nmIntel 14 nm
ReleasedQ2 2020Q2 2020

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