Intel - Core i5-10400 10th Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1200 Locked Desktop Processor
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 228 reviews.
4.8(228 Reviews)- 25 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Intel Core i5-10400 processor
With 2.9GHz processor speed which gives you efficient use of the processor, high processing throughput and improved performance.
12MB integrated cache
Provides fast access to heavily used data and instructions.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don't.
Intel®, Pentium, Celeron, Core, Atom, Ultrabook, Intel® Inside and the Intel® Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
What's Included
- Core i5-10400 10th Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1200 Locked Desktop Processor
Key Specs
- Number of Cores6-core
- Number of Threads12
- Processor Base Frequency2.9 gigahertz
- Processor Turbo Frequency4.3 gigahertz
- Unlocked ProcessorNo
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1200
- Integrated GraphicsYes
- Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel UHD Graphics 630
- Generation10th Gen
General
- Product NameCore i5-10400 10th Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1200 Locked Desktop Processor
- BrandIntel
- Generation10th Gen
- Thermal Design Power65 watts
- Model NumberBX8070110400
- Color CategoryMulti
Performance
- Number of Cores6-core
- Number of Threads12
- Processor Base Frequency2.9 gigahertz
- Processor Turbo Frequency4.3 gigahertz
- Hard Drive AcceleratorIntel Optane
- Unlocked ProcessorNo
Compatibility
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1200
Graphics
- Integrated GraphicsYes
- Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel UHD Graphics 630
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
- UPC735858446006
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 228 reviews
(228 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome cpu for the pri e
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I have owned it and have had nothing but good experience and fun with my purchase
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, Speed, ValueRated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent CPU for most games!
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Excellent value for a mid-high range gaming system. Paried up with a used 980ti and had a very fast system for cheap. Best route to go for the time being since all mid-range video cards are almost impossible to find at the moment. Getting about 35fps on Cyberpunk in ultra and over 80fps in Epic on Fortnite
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Intel team
Posted .Hi, Tribes4ever. We really appreciate the time you took to write such a detailed review! Thank you for choosing Intel®
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For gamesRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Budget CPU for Gaming
||Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.The best budget CPU for gaming and multitask 6 Cores 12 Threads
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A winner in my book
||Posted .Perfect mainstream CPU for me. I'll upgrade to a new CPU eventually, but for now, this 10400 does all I need it to. Was 164 when I bought it. Prob lower now. And, with a tower cooler, it stays cool in the low-mid 20's at idle, and about 40-45 while gaming (winter time).
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Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Intel team
Posted .Hello 007s. Thank you for sharing your review! We hope you can continue to enjoy the outstanding performance, lightning speeds and amazing graphics quality of this processor!
Thank you for choosing Intel!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing gaming cpu
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This cpu with a 1080 can run all games with such good fps and graphics it is crazy. All I recommend is get a aio water cooler for this bad boy and your good!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:ValueRated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid
||Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Best value cpu vs ryzen 5 3600 at this point in time. Added intel cooler is a bonus and can upgrade to 11th gen in the future.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Intel team
Posted .Hi, Daniel. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding the processor. Thank you for choosing Intel®
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.I dont know why someone would be buying this in 2022 but it was a good cpu
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s a beast
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.It’s phenomenal the price and the boost it gave my M01-F1014 HP PC it was great with what it had then I looked some stuff up and seen I can upgrade to a faster and better stuff so I did and let me tell you the Intel Core I5 is out of this world good the speed upload and performance is on point with everything I highly recommend this all day know questions asked it’s a beast and for the price it’s at get it now you can not beat it I was going to get the I7 going to wait to build a gaming PC and get that but this is perfect for getting personal stuff done super fast and you can even game with it it’s better then the Rayzen 5 you be the judge and get it trust me it’s a game changer!!
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Intel team
Posted .Hi, Tunes89. We were blown away by your positive words. We really appreciate the time you took to write such a detailed review! We especially appreciate you pointing out the gamming capabilities this processor has. Thank you for choosing Intel®
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionDo all the new 10th gen processors come with cooling fans with thermal paste ?
Asked by Someone.
- A:Answer Hi Someone, the processor you are looking at the Intel Core I5-10400 does come with a thermal solution which is a heatsink fan combination with the thermal paste applied. Not all of the processors come with a cooling fan. Unlocked processors that have the K designation do not come with a cooling fan. Thank you for choosing Intel.
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionIs thermal paste required to connect the included cooling system to the CPU, or is the cooler already attached out of the box?
Asked by Pendagon.
- A:Answer Pendagon, The Thermal Paste is applied on the Stock Cooler that comes with the Intel Core i5-10400 Processor. No need to apply any more, as it is sufficient. Thank you for choosing Intel for your build.
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionI don't know the specs of my current motherboard but it is running with an older core i5 CPU so does that mean it'll be compatible with this one?
Asked by JT23.
- A:Answer Hi JT23, the Intel Core i5 10400 10th Generation processor use a 400-Series Motherboard LGA1200 Socket; which provides more power to the processor. Currently, the 1151 Socket is being utilized by the the Intel Core 8th & 9th Gen processors. Best Buy does have some available, check this one out. https://rb.gy/mxcizz Thanks for choosing Intel!
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionDoes it come with windows 10
Asked by Thomas.
- A:Answer Hello Thomas. Thanks for your question. The Windows 10 operating system is not included with the purchase of this 10Th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10400 Processor, it is sold separately. You can find both versions of Windows 10 operating system (Pro and Home) here: ***https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-pro-english/6390389.p?skuId=6390389*** ***https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-home-english-blue/6387482.p?skuId=6387482*** Thank you for choosing Intel!
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionSo what is the cheapest motherboard for this cpu i am on a budget and I want a budget cpu for streaming and video editing and i cant seem to find one with a budget motherboard. Can you help no more than 220 please.
Asked by crownzzy.
- A:Answer Crownzzy, There are a few motherboards at Best Buy that fits your needs. Here is an MSI Motherboard listed at $159. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-z490-a-pro-socket-1200-usb-c-gen-2-intel-atx-motherboard-pcie-gen-2/6436464.p?skuId=6436464. Take a look. But, if you are streaming as well as recording, you might want to consider moving up processors to the Intel Core i7 Processor, which can make streaming, as well as rendering videos easier to complete. Thank you for choosing Intel.
Answered by Intel team
Q: Question360mm rad a good cpu cool for the core i5 if I turbo the cpu to 4.3 GHz.
Asked by Jrsmom.
- A:Answer Hi Jrsmom, the Intel Core I5-10400 already includes a heat sink/ fan thermal solution and should be sufficient for most situations, but a water cooled solution such as one you are looking at will help keep the processor cooler under heavier loads. Thank you for choosing Intel.
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionDoes the cpu include a cooler?
Asked by Nolano404.
- A:Answer The cooling solution for the Intel Core i5-10400 Boxed Processor will be a stock Heatsink & Fan and is capable of keeping the Processor cool at load temp.
Answered by Intel team
Q: QuestionDose this CPU include intergrated graphics
Asked by Steve.
- A:Answer Hi Rugman. The Procesador Intel® Core™ i5-10400 comes with the Intel® UHD Graphics 630 as the processor Graphics integrated. Thank you for choosing Intel!
Answered by Intel team