Intel Core i7-930 vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core i7-930 or Intel Core i7-930 – 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 i7-930 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-930, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
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.
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Core i 10000
1 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-930 Name Intel Core i5-10400F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-930 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-930 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.06 GHz.
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.
8 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.06 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-930 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
24.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
3 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 65 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-930 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
305 $ Release price 157 $
Bloomfield Architecture Comet Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX80601930 Part Number --
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1200
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1832
1832

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2134
2134

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1322
1322

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
541
541

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
517
517