Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i7-2700K

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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 i7-2700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i5-10400F Name Intel Core i7-2700K
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
10 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

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 i7-2700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
12 Threads 8
No Overclocking Yes
6x Cores 4x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Execution units 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Shaders 96
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Generation 6
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG 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 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 i7-2700K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2011
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1155
Comet Lake S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
157 $ Release price 295 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2418
2418

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2894
2894

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1723
1723

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
701
701