Intel Core i5-10400H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i5-10400H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2019.

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $795.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 276% faster and its entry price is $166 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-10400H a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-10400H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 226 of 283 and delivers 13.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i5-10400H from?

Intel Core i5-10400H came out in 2019.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-10400H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 3750H.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-10400H cost?

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $795.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 276% faster and its entry price is $166 lower.

Specs

Model i5-10400H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1440
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel WM490
Boost frequency 4,6 GHz
Cores 4
Threads 8
Frequency 2,6 GHz
Cache 8 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Codename Comet Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#226 of 283
Relative performance 13.0%
Laptops 1
Price from $795
Average price $795

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From $940 Intel Core i9-13900H 43.3% From $1100

Laptops with Intel Core i5-10400H:

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  • DELL Latitude 5000 5411 VXDV2

    6 years ago

    DELL Latitude 5000 5411 VXDV2
    Intel Core i5 i5-10400H 2,6GHz
    14" 1920x1080 60Hz
    256GB SSD M.2
    16GB DDR4-SDRAM
    Windows 10 Pro
    Intel UHD Graphics
    6.3
     37
    In 1 store
    $795

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