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Celeron G5905 vs Core i5-10400F FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron G5905 vs Core i5-10400F: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron G5905

2020

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 610, while Core i5-10400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10400F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,242 vs 5,783).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-10400F.

Core i5-10400F

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +186.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Celeron G5905.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $160 MSRP, while Celeron G5905 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron G5905 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10400F better than Celeron G5905?

Yes. Core i5-10400F is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 186.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 365.6% better Geekbench multi-core, 372.1% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-10400F is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 186.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-10400F is the stronger fit. You are getting 365.6% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-10400F is the better buy right now. Core i5-10400F comes in at an unclear MSRP at $160 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 186.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (81.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-10400F makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Celeron G5905 vs Core i5-10400F Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Celeron G5905

The Celeron G5905 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,760 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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G5905 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 4 more cores. The Core i5-10400F is built on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5905 scores 2,760 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 130.1% lead for the Core i5-10400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 724 vs 1,454, a 67% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,242 vs 5,783 (129.3% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.

Feature	Celeron G5905	Core i5-10400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	—	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+21%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	12 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	2,760	13,029+372%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	8,191
Geekbench 6 Single	724	1,454+101%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,242	5,783+366%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5905) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).

Feature	Celeron G5905	Core i5-10400F
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5905) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Celeron G5905 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905 targets Budget, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905 rivals Pentium Gold G6405; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.