| Spec | Core i5-10400F | Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Comet Lake | Skylake |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 3 | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W+29% | 91W |
| Max Turbo Power | 134W | 91W+47% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $157+35% | $243 |
| Release Date | 2020-05-01 | 2015-08-05 |