FPSVersusCore i5-10400F vs Core i5-1230U
Performance score
By our estimate, Core i5-1230U beats Core i5-10400F by 3%.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i5-10400F | Core i5-1230U | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 24.03 | 24.76 |
| Ranking position | 392 | 383 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | 55.63 | no data |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 19.32 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Comet Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release date | 2020-04-30 | Q4 2022 |
| Launch price | $155 | no data |
Specifications
| Core i5-10400F | Core i5-1230U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| P + E cores | no data | 2 + 8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i5-10400F | Core i5-1230U | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | no data |
| TDP | 65 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i5-10400F | Core i5-1230U | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 128 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i5-10400F
- no notable advantages
Core i5-1230U
- 3% higher overall score
- 37% faster single core
- more cores: 10 vs 6
- newer: released in 2022
- has integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics)
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