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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +397.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 512W, a 447W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of UTFCBGA1377 and older memory support.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 10) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i7-10510Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-10510Y can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-10510Y

2019

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 617, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (2,960 vs 11,408).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌687.7% higher power demand at 512W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on UTFCBGA1377, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i7-10510Y

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +397.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 512W, a 447W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of UTFCBGA1377 and older memory support.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 10) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 617, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i7-10510Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-10510Y can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (2,960 vs 11,408).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌687.7% higher power demand at 512W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on UTFCBGA1377, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Core i7-10510Y?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 397.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 285.4% better Geekbench multi-core, 589.3% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 397.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 285.4% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-13400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 397.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible UTFCBGA1377 setup, Core i7-10510Y can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard swap.

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

Core i5-13400F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of UTFCBGA1377, 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Core i7-10510Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	171 FPS	91 FPS
medium	158 FPS	91 FPS
high	132 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	91 FPS
medium	123 FPS	91 FPS
high	99 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	84 FPS
medium	74 FPS	72 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-10510Y

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	545 FPS	91 FPS
medium	464 FPS	91 FPS
high	389 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	91 FPS
medium	403 FPS	91 FPS
high	345 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	91 FPS
medium	247 FPS	91 FPS
high	231 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	71 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-10510Y

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	530 FPS	91 FPS
medium	449 FPS	91 FPS
high	415 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	91 FPS
medium	422 FPS	91 FPS
high	382 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	91 FPS
medium	331 FPS	91 FPS
high	296 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-10510Y

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	626 FPS	91 FPS
medium	626 FPS	91 FPS
high	626 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	91 FPS
medium	626 FPS	91 FPS
high	598 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	91 FPS
medium	492 FPS	91 FPS
high	439 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-10510Y

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i7-10510Y

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

Core i7-10510Y

The Core i7-10510Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,631 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-10510Y offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-10510Y — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-10510Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i7-10510Y's 3,631 — a 149.3% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,270, a 61.8% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 2,960 (117.6% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10510Y.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-10510Y
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+108%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+150%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	25,029+589%	3,631
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+90%	1,270
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+285%	2,960

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-10510Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus LPDDR3-2133 on the Core i7-10510Y — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 10 (Core i7-10510Y) — the Core i5-13400F offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and Comet Lake-Y (Core i7-10510Y).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-10510Y
Socket	LGA1700	UTFCBGA1377
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%	LPDDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+1100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+100%	10

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i7-10510Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 617), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Core i7-10510Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.