Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-8600K
The Core i5-10400 is about 5% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-10400 is 5% faster (40 vs 38).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-10400 65 W, Core i5-8600K 95 W; the Core i5-10400 delivers 54% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-10400 is 3 years newer (2020 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs LGA1151), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-10400 | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 40 | 38 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | Intel Core 8th Gen |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |