Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-8700
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (40 vs 40).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-10400 65 W, Core i7-8700 65 W.
- 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 i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 40 | 40 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 10th Gen | Intel Core 8th Gen |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |