Celeron 570 vs Core i5-10400F
Celeron 570
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron 570 is positioned at rank #1230 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 570
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 570 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 570 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+279%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 570 and Core i5-10400F
Celeron 570
The Celeron 570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Core i5-10400F is built on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 570 scores 505 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 185.1% lead for the Core i5-10400F. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 570 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Celeron 570 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 2.9 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 12 MB (total)+1100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | — | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 505 | 13,029+2480% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 570 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron 570 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F — the Core i5-10400F supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 570) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 570) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Celeron 570 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-2666+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 128 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 570) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Celeron 570 targets Budget, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron 570 rivals Pentium T2310; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Celeron 570 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 570 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($15 vs $102), the Celeron 570 is $87 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 570 delivers 33.7 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 116.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 570 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134-16% | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-85% | $102 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.7 | 127.7+279% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2020 |
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