Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i5-2300

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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 i5-2300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 2000
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-10400F Name Intel Core i5-2300
 
 

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 i5-2300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2300 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
6x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
12 Threads 4
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2300 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- Shaders 48
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- AV1 No
-- JPEG No
-- VP8 No
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

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 i5-2300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
157 $ Release price 187 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1155
Comet Lake S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
14 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
Intel Core i5-2300
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1580
1580

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
Intel Core i5-2300
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2199
2199

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548
Intel Core i5-2300
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1119
1119

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433
Intel Core i5-2300
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
526
526