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

Intel Core i5-8500T

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The Intel Core i5-8500T is a desktop processor of the Coffee Lake generation. It offers 6 cores clocked at 2.1 - 3.5 GHz and is manufactured in the again improved 14nm process (14nm++). As a "T" model, te i5-8500T is rated with a low 35 Watt TDP and therefore sometimes even used in laptops.

Thanks to the additional 2 cores, the Coffee Lake 6-core CPUs can offer a performance uplift of up to 50% in multithreaded workloads compared to the Kaby Lake predecessors. 

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 i5-8500TIntel 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 compare3 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8400 compare2.8 - 4 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8500T « 2.1 - 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
Clock2100 - 3500 MHz2900 - 4100 MHz
L1 Cache384 KB384 KB
L2 Cache1.5 MB1.5 MB
L3 Cache9 MB9 MB
Cores / Threads6 / 66 / 6
TDP35 Watt65 Watt
14++ nm14 nm, 100
SocketFCLGA1151LGA 1151-2
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, 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
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.com
Die Size149 mm2
$182 U.S.

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
843 Points (5%)
984 Points (6%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
145 Points (44%)
173 Points (52%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
8.6 Points (11%)
11.3 Points (15%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
1.7 Points (41%)
2 Points (49%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
5493 Points (33%)
6490 Points (39%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
25971 Points (19%)
31523 Points (23%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
30617 Points (21%)
40065 Points (28%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
7199 Points (9%)
8182 Points (10%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
235.1 s (3%)
198.7 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
8 s (2%)
6.8 s (1%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
4331 Points (7%)
5794 Points (9%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
25639 MIPS (15%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
4678 MIPS (56%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
51.8 fps (18%)
64 fps (22%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
196 fps (45%)
234 fps (54%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
6.3 fps (11%)
9.1 fps (16%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.4 GB/s (0%)
0.5 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.6 GB/s (11%)
0.9 GB/s (15%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
3.4 GB/s (9%)
5.2 GB/s (14%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
561 Seconds (4%)
468.5 Seconds (3%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
0.7 sec (14%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
8062 Points (17%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
10.7 s (2%)
9.3 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
24 s (1%)
20.8 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
567 s (3%)
499.8 s (2%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
25448 Points (22%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
8816 Points (24%)
11185 Points (30%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
59535 Points (48%)
70546 Points (57%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
59859 Points (49%)
70482 Points (57%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
61363 Points (52%)
72413 Points (61%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
6928 Points (18%)
8275 Points (21%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
10393 Points (19%)
12616 Points (22%)
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
4801 Points (20%)
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
4626 Points (46%)
5347 Points (53%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
18335 Points (20%)
21830 Points (24%)
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 *
132.7 Watt (23%)
131.6 Watt (23%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
108.1 Watt (20%)
122.5 Watt (22%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
7.8 Points per Watt (6%)
8 Points per Watt (6%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-8500T → 100% n=30

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-9400F → 120% n=30

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