The processor Intel Core i5-10400F is aimed at users looking for a powerful processor for use in desktop computers. It is suitable for typical daily tasks such as web browsing, text editing, video watching, and gaming at moderate settings. Additionally, this processor is suitable for professional use, such as in the field of graphic design and architecture, where relatively high performance is required, but extreme computational power is not necessary.
The fact that it is an "F" processor means that it does nothave an integrated graphics card. This means that to have video output, you will need to use an additional discrete graphics card (discrete GPU), which will connect to the system's motherboard via the appropriate slot, such as PCIe (PCI Express).
Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, the Core i5-10400F has an operating frequency of 2.9 GHz with a maximum speed of 4.3 GHz. It is compatible with the FCLGA 1200 socket, has 12MB Intel Smart Cache, and supports DDR4-2666 memory as well as Intel Optane memory. It includes a CPU cooler, but does not have an integrated graphics circuit, which means you will need to use it with a separate graphics card.
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Enjoy incredible gameplay with high FPS even while streaming and recording with up to 5.3 GHz. Turbo and Intel® Optane™ memory acceleration. At home and on the go, the overclocked 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors power the ultimate gaming machines for laptops and desktop PCs.
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A new graphics architecture supports incredibly vivid visual experiences - such as 4K HDR video and 1080p gaming. The 10th generation Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® Iris® Plus graphics allow you to experience entertainment like never before.
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Providing up to 5.3 GHz with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB) technology, 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache, highly advanced overclocking tools, Intel® Ethernet Connection I225, and much more, the 10th generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors offer gamers and creative professionals significant performance advantages.
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It is a very good processor that, in combination with the other options for computer formation, brings improvement and desired results. I recommend it to someone who wants to build a new computer, while also considering its accessibility to a suitable motherboard!
MONSTER!
It runs flawlessly for 3 years without even struggling! I really have no words! The first two years, due to the problem with GPU prices, it was accompanied by a 1650 without any problem in multitasking, gaming, and streaming!! Then, accompanied by a 3060, it is a must combo for gaming at 1080p 165hz without really encountering any issues! An excellent choice even 3 years later to build a very decent computer with money that once only the graphics card cost!
What can I say. It's the best. I combined it with an RTX 2060 and it runs the new Call of Duty at a steady 60 fps. The temperature is lower than the room and it's worth every penny and more. I came from an old i7 and it was completely useless. I'm thrilled with it
After 12 years, I parted ways with my i7 920. I built a new one, combined with a z490 m/b, 16gb ram 3200, rx 6600 gpu, 970 evo plus. I have nothing negative to say about this cpu, it doesn't struggle anywhere, it plays EVERYTHING in gaming at 1080p (minimal cpu usage) and as for temperatures... I installed a Noctua U12S and it's 19C in idle! -23C and 39C in gaming!!! In a 4000d airflow with 5 Noctua fans. I simply have no words. It's the best value for money! Yes, it may now be considered outdated because the 13th generation is already out, but for what I wanted it for, it's truly incredible.
P.S. Of course, it doesn't need such an expensive aftermarket cooler, maybe not even an aftermarket one at all. I initially had it with a Be Quiet Pure Rock 2 and it never went above 60C in stress tests.
The only downside I have to add about this particular processor is the Intel cooler, which is not satisfactory compared to a Ryzen air cooler, but everything else is very satisfactory for its price.
I've had the processor for a year now and it works like clockwork. I've paired it with 16GB of RAM and a Gigabyte GTX1650. Additionally, it doesn't overheat easily (as long as you have a good PC case).
I'm coming back after years and changing my Dual-Core i3-7100. The difference is literally day and night. (Along with a GTX 960 Windforce 4GB) In combination with the beautiful albeit expensive and future-proofing MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus. I wanted better overall speed, but as a fan of Colony Games like Oxygen not Included and RimWorld, games that require excessive CPU power, I decided to go for this one. Overall, all games had enough fps before, but they improved and loading times in some games like Battlefield V were improved. I rarely see freeze frames. Crashes are minimal and multitasking is abundant. Video editing is day and night.
However, I have a big negative here and that is the temperatures with the Intel stock cooler. I have very high temperatures like max 80c, (minimum 32-34c) and although I know there is no issue, I am constantly worried that it may reach dangerous levels. So far, everything is good though.
I won't tell you fps in games and the classics because we all have different systems and even RAM makes a big difference in game fps, not to mention the graphics card. What I will tell you, though, is that the processor is worth its money 100%. The next upgrade will probably be in the next few years. When prices from the 11-12th generation drop a bit, we'll probably go for an i7. Happy shopping.
~ Big update... Now running with a GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition and almost all games run either on high or ultra graphics.
The processor is worth every penny. I always had AMD, but with current prices, this one is a great value for money. If you can stretch your budget a bit, go for the 11th or 12th generation for futureproofing, as we say in my village.
It was purchased to replace an FX6300 that served excellently since September 2014. It was installed together with my old RX570 4GB nitro+, 16gb ram at 3200MHz and a gigabyte b560m ds3h v2. Firstly, I would like to mention that with XMP, the memory clocked directly at 3200 without any issues in 5 days of use. In Forza Horizon 5, the difference between day and night compared to the FX is noticeable. The i5 does not max out (averaging 30% usage), with low temperatures and the game no longer freezes. Initially, I was considering Ryzen, but they are trolling with their prices and even though Intel motherboards are generally more expensive, it was cheaper (and more efficient) for me to go with the 10400. For now, I am completely satisfied.
Indeed, great value for money, exceptional performance and very good temperatures. I attached a Raijintek Themis cooler that I had from my old setup on the first boot and I'm very satisfied with it, along with Arctic MX-5 paste. It has 25°C in idle and 50°C in long gaming sessions. Highly recommended.
A very good processor at 150 euros together with the RX580 8GB and 16GB RAM runs games at a very satisfactory level, it's simply worth it! Of course, if you want to spend a little more, I would recommend going for an i9 because the price difference between i7 and i9 is not very big!
I believe it's the most value-for-money processor for this era, especially if you already have a graphics card. I bought it for 135€ and I'm 100% satisfied.
I have had the processor for about three months now. I mainly use the computer for office work and gaming. Unfortunately, it has not lived up to my expectations when I purchased it. Specifically:
Temperature - despite its six cores and the old lithography it is based on (14nm) for 2021, the processor operates at very low temperatures. With a 20 euro air cooler, after forty minutes of 100% load (video rendering), the processor reached 60 degrees Celsius (room temperature ~23 degrees). During gaming, where the load is less, it has not exceeded 55 degrees. These temperatures disappointed me: I bought the processor with the expectation of significantly contributing to heating my room during the cold winter days. Now, I will have to buy a heater.
Performance - The processor is extremely fast in any application it has been tested on. Combined with a GTX 1650 Super, it has not exceeded 50% usage in the most demanding games I have played, while usually ranging from 25-30%. Of course, the processor exhausts the capabilities of the specific graphics card and is capable of utilizing much more efficient graphics cards. I believe it will be able to support even the most demanding games that will come out in the next 3 years and most games in the next 5 years (60 FPS). Having exhausted the capabilities of my current graphics card, my processor has created the desire to upgrade my graphics card. Therefore, given the current prices of graphics cards, choosing this specific processor pushes me into bankruptcy. Additionally, the estimated adequacy of the processor for 3 to 5 years deprives me of the joy of the biennial regular upgrade that I am used to.
In summary, if you want a processor that significantly contributes to heating your room and has low performance so as not to create concerns for upgrading your graphics card, I would not recommend this one. However, for those who are pedestrian enough to desire high performance, low temperatures, and relative certainty that they will not need to upgrade their processor for the next 3 to 5 years, I highly recommend it.
The best vfm for the first half of 2021. Purchased in January 2021. With a good cooler to cover possible future upgrades to i7, you are the best in the village! I mean, just saying that an intel is vfm... where have we come to?!
The specific processor was purchased to upgrade the Pentium G4560. It was combined with an Asrock B460M Pro4 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB DDR4-3200MHz. Of course, the memory operates at 2666mhz due to the chipset of the motherboard. It's a very good processor, as it's the first time I've purchased an i5, with low temperatures (I don't have the intel cooler on it) without any issues no matter what I do. The only downside is that I don't have a good graphics card since their prices are sky-high, and I have it with a GT1030, which means I can't see its true gaming potential. When graphics card prices drop at some point and it's combined with a GTX1660 or even a better graphics card, the machine will simply fly...
Upgrade from i5 2400. Fantastic processor and unbeatable value for the money. Runs all games decently, amazing for video and photo editing which was the main reason I decided to switch from the 2400 and I did not regret it at all as the difference is huge. Overall, the processor does not raise temperatures at all, such as in games like rocket league, dirt rally, borderlands 3 on ultra graphics it does not exceed 58 degrees with the stock cooler according to afterburner. Overall, it is a very good processor at an amazing price for what it offers and I recommend it to anyone looking for a new processor that covers all these, to buy it without a second thought!!
Combined with an H410 motherboard and 16GB 3000MHz RAM (note that due to the motherboard not being Z490, the RAM only runs up to 2666MHz), for a budget PC with the prospect of upgrading the graphics card when prices drop. Very good value for money for a decent to good gaming PC.
I have him with a GTX 1080 and the PC flies with a 144Hz monitor and G-Sync. Forza Horizon 4 runs at 140 FPS on ultra. I had the Hyper 212 Evo, but the corresponding Ryzen 3600 doesn't support it because the cooler was modified before the Ryzen came out. I saved 40 euros on the cooler and the 3600 performs better, even though it runs a bit hotter than the i5. I'm not saying that the 3600 isn't worth it, but if I had spent 80 euros more, I could have had the advantage of even the worst AMD motherboard and 3200 MHz RAM. Intel is a bit greedy, but it's okay.
The most value for money CPU currently available at around 125euros.
You pay 30% to 50% of the price of a 5600x or 10600 or even 10700 and the differences in FPS are not even 10% less - since most of us are GPU limited due to the situation.
Essentially, the 10400f is the "3600" of Intel, just cheaper and the most value for money for 1080p.
Pay attention to the motherboards, Z490 supports 3200Mhz Memory and the 11th gen of Intel, while B460/H410/H470 do not
An excellent choice for the money, one of the best options. Together with the Ryzen 5 3600, it is the best choice for a mid-high PC.
P.S.: Just get it a different cooler because its fan makes a bit of noise.
126€ for free... bought from me for 150, what can I say, no complaints at all and as for temperatures, incredibly low (articfreezer) cooler!!! Worth every €€€ with eyes closed!!!
Owner of the processor for about a month now, coming from an i5 7400. I have noticed a HUGE difference in games, especially those that rely more on the processor. I chose this processor because I didn't want to deal with overclocking and because I already had low-frequency memory (2400mhz). With an h410, I am completely satisfied and I believe I will be using it for the next 2-3 years
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