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Intel Core i5-8500 vs Intel Core i5-9400F

Intel Core i5-8500

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The Intel Core i5-8500 is a mid-range 6-core CPU. The processor belongs to the Coffee Lake generation and was presented in April 2018. It does not support Hyper-Threading, which means it can run six threads simultaneously. The base clock rate is 3 GHz and the CPU can speed up to 4.1 GHz under high load. Despite belonging to the new generation of CPUs, the Core i5-8500 is manufactured in an improved 14nm process.

Performance

The processor offers a strong performance increase compared to the Core i5-7500 due to its two additional cores. Single-core performance has not improved significantly compared to its Kaby Lake predecessor. As a mid-range model, the Core i5-8500 should be suitable for demanding games and programs.

Graphics

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is supposed to offer higher performance as its clock rate has been increased by 50-100 MHz. The build 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 65 watts. Therefore, well-dimensioned cooling systems should easily manage to deal with the created heat. We expect increased efficiency due to the higher performance.

Intel Core i5-9400F

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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.

ModelIntel Core i5-8500Intel Core i5-9400F
SeriesIntel Coffee LakeIntel Coffee Lake
CodenameCoffee Lake-SCoffee Lake-R
Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-R
Intel Core i7-8086K compare3.7 - 5 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8700K compare3.7 - 4.7 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8700 compare3.2 - 4.6 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8600K compare3.6 - 4.3 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8500 « 3 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8400 compare2.8 - 4 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8500T compare2.1 - 3.5 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
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
Clock3000 - 4100 MHz2900 - 4100 MHz
L1 Cache384 KB384 KB
L2 Cache1.5 MB1.5 MB
L3 Cache9 MB9 MB
Cores / Threads6 / 66 / 6
TDP65 Watt65 Watt
14 nm14 nm, 100
max. Temp.100 °C
SocketFCLGA1151LGA 1151-2
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3(L)-1600/DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vProDual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1100 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
$202 U.S.$182 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.com
Die Size149 mm2

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i5-9400F
30.9 pt (43%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
416 Points (46%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
2378 Points (6%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
950 Points (6%)
984 Points (6%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
172 Points (52%)
173 Points (52%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
10.2 Points (13%)
11.3 Points (15%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
2 Points (49%)
2 Points (49%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
8606 Points (52%)
6490 Points (39%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
40829 Points (30%)
31523 Points (23%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
39357 Points (27%)
40065 Points (28%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
8515 Points (10%)
8182 Points (10%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
848 s (10%)
198.7 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
26.5 s (5%)
6.8 s (1%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
4219 Points (7%)
5794 Points (9%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
23200 MIPS (13%)
25639 MIPS (15%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
4513 MIPS (54%)
4678 MIPS (56%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
206.5 fps (48%)
234 fps (54%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
64 fps (22%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
7.9 fps (14%)
9.1 fps (16%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.5 GB/s (0%)
0.5 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.9 GB/s (15%)
0.9 GB/s (15%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
5 GB/s (13%)
5.2 GB/s (14%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
494.8 Seconds (3%)
468.5 Seconds (3%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
0.7 sec (14%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
100%
1 i5-8500 +
9903 Points (21%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
9.2 s (2%)
9.3 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
20.8 s (1%)
20.8 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
541 s (2%)
499.8 s (2%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
7942 Points (21%)
11185 Points (30%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
70546 Points (57%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
70482 Points (57%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
72413 Points (61%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
7782 Points (20%)
8275 Points (21%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
11691 Points (21%)
12616 Points (22%)
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
5777 Points (24%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
1139 Points (48%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
5715 Points (10%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
1132 Points (5%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
5698 Points (18%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
5347 Points (53%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
21830 Points (24%)
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 i5-8500 +
4782 Points (65%)
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 i5-8500 +
18025 Points (44%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
867 ms (1%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
211 Points (44%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
131.6 Watt (23%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
122.5 Watt (22%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
8 Points per Watt (6%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-8500 → 100% n=25

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-9400F → 105% n=25

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