CPU comparison

Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Core i5-10400

Compare specifications, catalog tier, and the lowest-priced compatible motherboard recorded by GixCore.

Verdict from catalog tier data Intel Core i5-10400 is classified one tier above Intel Core i3-10100 (Mainstream vs Budget).

Intel Core i3-10100 and Intel Core i5-10400 specification comparison
SpecificationIntel Core i3-10100Intel Core i5-10400
Cheapest compatible board$150 · ASRock B560 PRO4$150 · ASRock B560 PRO4
Catalog tierBudgetMainstream
Cache Memory6 MB12 MB
Core Frequency3.6 GHZ2.9 GHZ
Number Of Cores46
Number Of Threads812
Ram Speed2666 MT/s2666 MHz
Turbo Boost2.0Yes
BrandIntelIntel
Bus Speed8 GT/s8 GT/s
ECC SupportNoNo
Hyper ThreadingYesYes
Max Memory Size128 GB128 GB
Processor Generation1010
RamDDR4DDR4
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
TDP65 W65 W
Turbo Frequency4.3 GHZ4.3 GHZ

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