Intel CoreTM i5-10400F

Let’s start with the seller; outstanding. Amazon advertised a 2 day delivery if I ordered within 2 hours. I did but the order defaulted to a week delivery. I contacted the seller who promptly upgraded my delivery for free and it arrived in excellent condition exactly as the seller promised. Superb service, thank you! The item; brand new and sealed as you expect to see if you purchased from a physical store. Simple and easy to install the chip which was automatically detected by the PC and the improvement was immediately noticeable. The cooling assembly looks the part with a larger heat sink area compared to the old CPU but sadly the mount was incompatible with my motherboard so I had to revert to using the old heat sink. Seems to be fine so far but I’ll keep an eye on it. The reason for the incompatibility is my original mounting is achieved using 4 spring-mounted Philips screws but the new cooler is supplied with plastic press studs that were too wide to insert into the threaded holes. The new cooler comes with the thermal paste pre-applied so simply a case of scraping it off with a knife and spreading it onto the old heat sink. Shame as the Intel cooler assembly looks a lot cooler (excuse the pun) than the standard Dell one but this is no fault of the seller

dead cpu i tested it on two motherboards tehn put a diffent intel cpu in and they worked fine be careful

Processeur 6C/12T qui reste encore très performant en 2023 , ne chauffe pas beaucoup et une consommation électrique maitrisé , 9W en idle, entre 30 et 50W en gaming selon les jeux, et au maximum 88W pendant un stress test très exigeant.

Ottimo processore,mi serviva per un PC destinato a lavorare con file pesanti, principalmente relazioni di geologia e sì è dimostrato perfetto nel lavoro

Awesome performance. This i5 is still valid to run everything in 2024.

I’ve been using the Intel Core i5-10400F in my build, and it’s a fantastic processor for gaming and productivity. It delivers solid multi-core performance at a budget-friendly price, making it a great option for mid-range systems. With 6 cores and 12 threads clocking up to 4.3 GHz, this CPU handles gaming, multitasking, and general productivity with ease. It runs modern games smoothly when paired with a decent GPU, and it handles light video editing and streaming without issues. This CPU performs exceptionally well in gaming, offering frame rates comparable to higher-tier processors when paired with a capable GPU. It also handles multitasking (browsing, streaming, and gaming simultaneously) with no hiccups. With a 65W TDP, it runs cool and power-efficient. Even under load, temperatures remain manageable with the stock cooler—though upgrading to a better cooler is 100% recommended as stock coolers usually are terrible which I'll explain later. Works flawlessly with Intel 400 series chipsets and fits into the LGA1200 socket. Installation was straightforward, and the CPU was recognized immediately. Issues you may want to consider before buying: The "F" series lacks integrated graphics, which means you must use a dedicated GPU. This isn’t an issue for gaming setups but could be inconvenient if you’re troubleshooting without a graphics card. The included cooler is terrible, it’s not ideal for overclocking or heavy sustained loads, or even normal use. If you plan on pushing the CPU or just try and use it for gaming, you’ll want to upgrade to a better cooler. Since this is a non-K processor, it has limited overclocking potential. However, it still boosts up to 4.3 GHz automatically, which is plenty for most users. Overall: The Intel Core i5-10400F is a fantastic mid-range CPU that offers excellent gaming and multitasking performance for the price. It’s power-efficient, reliable, and affordable, making it perfect for budget-conscious gamers and general-purpose users. Just keep in mind that you’ll need a dedicated GPU and might want to upgrade the cooler if you plan on long gaming sessions or heavier workloads. Highly recommended for gaming rigs and productivity builds on a budget!

works like new very pleased