Core i5-10400 vs Core i5-9600K
The Core i5-10400 is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-10400 is 3% faster (40 vs 39).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-10400 65 W, Core i5-9600K 95 W; the Core i5-10400 delivers 50% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-10400 is 2 years newer (2020 vs 2018).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1200 vs LGA1151), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-10400 | Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 40 | 39 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | Intel Core 9th Gen |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |