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Core i5-10400T
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 3.6 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
3.6 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming6
Productivity6
Single-core6
Multi-core25
Power efficiency5
Lab scores
Performance score6
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)3.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p13 fps
1440p11 fps
4K7 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.6 GHz
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-2666
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 41.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like how it sips power and stays cool in small builds. The main gripe is that it feels sluggish for anything beyond basic office work.
Pros
- Dead quiet in a small office PC
- Sips power for always-on builds
- Handles everyday multitasking without fuss
- Stays cool without a fancy cooler
Cons
- Only six performance cores
- No integrated graphics alternative
- Limited upgrade path from LGA1200
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-10400T
A low-power, ten-watt-era Intel chip that trades performance for quiet, cool operation in compact office builds.
Get it if you need a low-power desktop CPU for a quiet home server or basic office PC that won’t heat up your room. Skip it if you plan any gaming or heavy multitasking—this chip chokes under real load.
Buy it if…
- You want a low-power PC that stays quiet and cool.
- You need a basic office PC for spreadsheets and web browsing.
- You're building a modest home server that runs 24/7.
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