Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i3-10300

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Intel Core i5-10400F or Intel Core i5-10400F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10400F Name Intel Core i3-10300
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
10 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-10300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
6x Cores 4x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Execution units 24
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
157 $ Release price 157 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5037
5037

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4665
4665

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2330
2330

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341
Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1027
1027

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
457
457
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10300
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
197
197
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
190
190