Intel Core i5-10400F

The Intel Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA1200 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. 12MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 2.9GHz base to 4.3GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

At $147.89 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.