Intel Core i5-10505 vs Intel Core i5-10400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10505 or Intel Core i5-10505 – 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 i5-10505 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10505, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400 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 i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5-10505 Name Intel Core i5-10400
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10505 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10505 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
6x Cores 6x
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10505 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10505 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.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
192 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG 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.
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10505 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 i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
192 $ Release price 182 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12877
12877
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12267
12267

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8294
8294
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8164
8164

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6632
6632
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5964
5964
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3455
3455
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1540
1540
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1173
1173
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1097
1097

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
478
478
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450