Intel Core i5-9400H
The Intel Core i5-9400H is a high-end processor for laptops with four cores based on the Coffee Lake architecture (2019 refresh, CFL-HR). The processor clocks at between 2.5 and 4.3 GHz (4.1 with 4 cores) and can execute up to eight threads simultaneously thanks to Hyper-Threading. According to Intel, the CPU is manufactured in an improved 14nm (14nm++) process. Compared to the predecessor, the Core i5-8400H from 2018, the 9300H is only clocked slightly higher (+100 MHz CPU Turbo, +50 MHz GPU).
The Coffee Lake architecture is similar to Kaby Lake and differs only in the amount of cores (now six cores for the high end versions) and the improved 14nm process (14nm++ according to Intel).
Performance
The Intel Core i5-9400H should perform similar as the older Core i7-7920HQ (3.1 - 4.1 GHz). The faster Coffee Lake CPUs, like the Core i7-9750H offers two additional cores and is therefore up to 50% faster in multithreaded benchmarks. Still, the performance of the i5-9400H should be sufficient for even demanding applications and games.
Graphics
The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is supposed to offer a slightly higher performance as its clock rate has been increased by 50 MHz. The architecture is identical to that of the Intel HD Graphics 630. We do expect a performance improvement, but as a low-end solution it will probably only display current games smoothly at reduced details - if at all.
Power Consumption
Intel specifies the TDP with 45 watts and therefore the i5 is only suited for big laptops with good cooling solutions. Using cTDP-down, the CPU can also be configured to 35 Watt resulting in a reduced performance.
Beware, the CPU was not yet released at the time of writing and the information is based on leaks and early price list information (e.g. by Intel or on Baidu).
| Codename | Coffee Lake-H | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Coffee Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-H
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| Clock Rate | 2500 - 4300 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 Cache | 256 KB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 2 Cache | 1 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 45 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturing Technology | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | FCBGA1440 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1100 MHz) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announcement Date | 04/30/2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benchmarks
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
Reviews for the Intel Core i5-9400H processor
Dell Latitude 15 5501-DJM4N: NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 15.60", 1.8 kg
External Review » Dell Latitude 15 5501-DJM4N
Lenovo ThinkPad P53-20QNS00Q00: NVIDIA Quadro T1000 (Laptop), 15.60", 2.5 kg
External Review » Lenovo ThinkPad P53-20QNS00Q00
