Intel Core i5-10400 Processor

The Intel Core i5-10400 is a 10th-generation “Comet Lake” desktop processor built for mainstream PC builders who want dependable everyday performance without paying for flagship hardware. It pairs 6 physical cores with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for 12 processing threads, so it handles multitasking, web browsing, office workloads, photo editing and 1080p gaming comfortably. The chip runs at a 2.90 GHz base clock and lifts to a 4.30 GHz maximum turbo frequency through Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, while 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache keeps frequently used data close to the cores. A 65 W TDP keeps power draw and heat modest, and the boxed version ships with a bundled Intel stock cooler, so a separate cooler is not required for a standard build. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 lets the i5-10400 drive a display without a discrete graphics card, which is useful for office systems or as a fallback during a GPU upgrade. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory up to 128 GB and PCI Express 3.0 connectivity, and it is manufactured on Intel’s 14 nm process. Verified specifications: Brand – Intel; Model – Core i5-10400 (BX8070110400); Generation – 10th Gen Comet Lake; Socket – LGA1200 (FCLGA1200); Cores / Threads – 6 / 12; Base clock – 2.90 GHz; Max turbo – 4.30 GHz; Cache – 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; TDP – 65 W; Lithography – 14 nm; Memory – DDR4-2666, dual channel, up to 128 GB; Integrated graphics – Intel UHD Graphics 630; PCI Express – 3.0; Cooler – included; Warranty – 3 years. The i5-10400 requires an LGA1200 motherboard based on an Intel 400-series or 500-series chipset. It is best suited to everyday computing, content creation and mainstream 1080p gaming. Builders who need CPU overclocking headroom or top-tier multi-core rendering throughput should look at an unlocked “K” processor or a higher core-count model instead