Core i5-10400T vs Xeon D-1718T
Core i5-10400T
Xeon D-1718T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1718T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10400T | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10400T | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+206%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) |
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 Core i5-10400T and Xeon D-1718T
Core i5-10400T
The Core i5-10400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,789 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon D-1718T
The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-10400T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1718T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-10400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-10400T versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400T (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). In PassMark, the Core i5-10400T scores 9,789 against the Xeon D-1718T's 9,674 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-10400T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,272 vs 900, a 34.3% lead for the Core i5-10400T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10400T vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T.
| Feature | Core i5-10400T | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+20% | 10 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| PassMark | 9,789+1% | 9,674 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,272+41% | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10400T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1718T uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon D-1718T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400T) and SoC (Xeon D-1718T).
| Feature | Core i5-10400T | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon D-1718T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10400T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-1718T). The Core i5-10400T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-1718T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400T targets Low Power Desktop, Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400T rivals Ryzen 5 3400GE.
| Feature | Core i5-10400T | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Server/Edge |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-10400T launched at $182 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1718T debuted at $302. At current prices ($100 vs $302), the Core i5-10400T is $202 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10400T delivers 97.9 pts/$ vs 32.0 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1718T — making the Core i5-10400T the 101.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-10400T | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $182-40% | $302 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-67% | $302 |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.9+206% | 32.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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