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Intel i5-9400F vs i3-10100

The Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz, while Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz is around 9% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, but Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz is around 7% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Desktop, Laptop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 6401 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz×Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz+ ADD
Price $69.99 - BUY $86.99 - BUY
Socket TypeFCLGA1151-2FCLGA1200
CPU ClassDesktop, LaptopDesktop
Clockspeed2.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.1 GHzUp to 4.3 GHz
# of Physical Cores6 (Threads: 6)4 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 9MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP65W65W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$11.86
OtherIntel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ1 2019Q2 2020
# of Samples51471254
CPU Value135.399.5
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)2436(-6.9%)2615(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)9470(0.0%)8652(-8.6%)

CPU Mark Rating
As of 1st of November 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz
9,470
Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz
8,652
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 1st of November 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz
135.3
Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz
99.5
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 1st of November 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz
2,436
Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz
2,615
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz
Max TDP65W65W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.