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Intel Core i5-9400F

Intel i5-9400F

The Intel Core i5-9400F is a six-core desktop processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture introduced in October 2018 along with the flagship Intel Core i9-9900K. The processor clocks at 2.9-4.1 GHz and can process up to 6 threads simultaneously. The Intel Core i5-9400F is manufactured in the improved 14-nm process (14nm++).

Performance

Compared to the Intel Core i5-8400, the performance could only be increased slightly. Performance increases of up to 10 percent can be expected. Both processors (old and new) still do not offer hyperthreading. The performance increase therefore only adds up to small architecture improvements and a slightly higher basic and turbo clock rate. This CPU is suitable for everyday office use, which does not require large coolers due to the low waste heat. But games are also among the application areas, because in games the Intel Core i5-9400F clearly beats the Intel Core i3-9100F. Here the six cores are paying off in the meantime. 

Graphics unit

The Intel Core i5-9400F is a processor without integrated graphics unit. If you value an iGPU, you should take a closer look at the Intel Core i5-9400, as it offers the entry level Intel UHD Graphics 630.

Power consumption

Intel puts the Thermal Design Power (TDP) at 65 watts. This means there is no need for large cooling systems, which also allows installation in very compact housings.

SeriesIntel Coffee Lake
CodenameCoffee Lake-R

Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-R

Intel Core i9-9900KS compare4 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900K compare3.6 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700K compare3.6 - 4.9 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700 compare3 - 4.7 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9600K compare3.7 - 4.6 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900T compare2.1 - 4.4 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9400F « 2.9 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-9100F compare3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Clock Rate2900 - 4100 MHz
Level 1 Cache384 KB
Level 2 Cache1.5 MB
Level 3 Cache9 MB
Number of Cores / Threads6 / 6
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)65 Watt
Features14 nm, 100
Die Size149 mm2
SocketLGA 1151-2
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Starting Price$182 U.S.
Announcement Date01/07/2019

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU
30.9 pt (43%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
984 Points (6%)
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
64 fps (22%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
9.1 fps (16%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
70482 Points (57%)
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Other CPUs of the series Coffee Lake

» Intel Core i9-9900KS
   8x 4 GHz - 5 GHz
» Intel Core i9-9900K
   8x 3.6 GHz - 5 GHz
» Intel Core i9-9980HK
   8x 2.4 GHz - 5 GHz
» Intel Core i7-9700K
   8x 3.6 GHz - 4.9 GHz
» Intel Core i9-9880H
   8x 2.3 GHz - 4.8 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8086K
   6x 3.7 GHz - 5 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8700K
   6x 3.7 GHz - 4.7 GHz
» Intel Xeon E-2176G
   6x 3.7 GHz - 4.7 GHz
» Intel Core i7-9700
   8x 3 GHz - 4.7 GHz
» Intel Core i9-8950HK
   6x 2.9 GHz - 4.8 GHz
» Intel Xeon E-2186M
   6x 2.9 GHz - 4.8 GHz
» Intel Xeon E-2276M
   6x 2.8 GHz - 4.7 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8700
   6x 3.2 GHz - 4.6 GHz
» Intel Core i5-9600K
   6x 3.7 GHz - 4.6 GHz
» Intel Core i7-9850H
   6x 2.6 GHz - 4.6 GHz
» Intel Core i7-9750H
   6x 2.6 GHz - 4.5 GHz
» Intel Core i9-9900T
   8x 2.1 GHz - 4.4 GHz
» Intel Xeon E-2176M
   6x 2.7 GHz - 4.4 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8850H
   6x 2.6 GHz - 4.3 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8600K
   6x 3.6 GHz - 4.3 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8500
   6x 3 GHz - 4.1 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8750H
   6x 2.2 GHz - 4.1 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8400
   6x 2.8 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8500T
   6x 2.1 GHz - 3.5 GHz
» Intel Core i5-9400H
   4x 2.5 GHz - 4.3 GHz
» Intel Core i5-9300HF
   4x 2.4 GHz - 4.1 GHz
» Intel Core i5-9300H
   4x 2.4 GHz - 4.1 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8400H
   4x 2.5 GHz - 4.2 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8559U
   4x 2.7 GHz - 4.5 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8300H
   4x 2.3 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i5-9400F
   6x 2.9 GHz - 4.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-9100F
   4x 3.6 GHz - 4.2 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8557U
   4x 1.7 GHz - 4.5 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8269U
   4x 2.6 GHz - 4.2 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8279U
   4x 2.4 GHz - 4.1 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8259U
   4x 2.3 GHz - 3.8 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8257U
   4x 1.4 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8260U
   4x 1.6 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-8109U
   2x 3 GHz - 3.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-8100H
   4x 3 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core i5-7600K
   4x 3.8 GHz - 4.2 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-5775C
   4x 3.3 GHz - 3.7 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-4770K
   4x 3.5 GHz - 3.9 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-4790S
   4x 3.2 GHz - 4 GHz
+ AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
   4x 3.5 GHz - 3.7 GHz
» Intel Core i5-9400F
   6x 2.9 GHz - 4.1 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
   4x 3.6 GHz - 3.9 GHz
- Intel Core i3-10100
   4x 3.6 GHz - 4.3 GHz
- Intel Core i3-10100F
   4x 3.6 GHz - 4.3 GHz
- Intel Core i3-9100F
   4x 3.6 GHz - 4.2 GHz
- Intel Core i7-990X EE
   6x 3.47 GHz - 3.73 GHz
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2020-12- 7)