It has been rumoured for months that Intel will launch 10^th generation Comet Lake-S desktop processors in April this year, something that has not been officially confirmed by Intel. However, leaked NDA information over the weekend may have all but confirmed an April/June release date.

Just a few days ago, we saw the first photos of what could potentially be 10^th generation Intel Comet Lake-S processors, with images of two CPUs marked Intel confidential claiming to be Core i9-10900K and i7-10700K processors. In a more recent Intel Comet Lake-S leak, another photo has popped up, claiming to be a new Intel Core i5-10400 processor, along with some early NDA information.

Images of the Intel Core i5-10400 processor were originally uploaded to the PTT website and noticed by Uniko’s Hardware. The images show what looks like a retail version of the CPU since the actual Intel Core i5-10400 markings can be seen on the heat spreader. Unlike the previous Coffee Lake Core i5-9400, the 10^th generation equivalent will be equipped with Hyperthreading, so still six cores but double the thread count at twelve.

The Intel Core i5-10400 is expected to feature a base frequency of 2.9 GHz, boosting to 4.3 GHz on a single core, with an all-core boost frequency of 4.0 GHz. The non-K version which is seen in the images will have a 65W TDP rating, while K and KF versions are expected to be 125W TDP, most likely at the base core frequency.

In addition to the photos of the Core i5-10400 CPU, Uniko's Hardware posted what is thought to be early NDA information regarding the launch timeframe for the 10^th generation desktop processors, along with disclosure guidelines. The leaked slide outlines the product introduction date within a five-week window of between 13^th April – 26^th June, so an exact date is still to be confirmed by Intel.

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KitGuru says: If this latest Intel Comet Lake-S leak is correct, then a 2^nd quarter release date looks likely to happen. Any of you guys looking forward to getting your hands on a 10^th generation Intel desktop processor?

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