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Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i5-9400F

Intel Core i5-8600K

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The Intel Core i5-8600K is a high-end desktop processor with six cores based on the Coffee Lake architecture and was announced in September 2017. The processor clocks at between 3.6 and 4.3 GHz and can execute up to six threads simultaneously (no HyperThreading). According to Intel, the CPU is manufactured in an improved 14nm (14nm++) process. The i5-8600K is comparatively easy to overclock thanks to the unlocked multiplier.

Performance

Due to the two additional cores, performance has increased significantly compared to the Core i7-7700K when all cores are in use. Single-core performance has not improved since its Kaby Lake predecessor. As a high-end model, the i5-8600K is suitable for the most demanding applications and games.

Graphics

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is basically identical to the previous generation Intel HD Graphics 630. Only some low demanding games are playable with this graphics card (see GPU page linked above).

Power Consumption

Intel specifies the TDP with 95 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 i3-9100F

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The Intel Core i3-9100F is an entry level Quad-Core processor for desktop PCs based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It offers four cores clocked at 3.6 - 4.2 GHz without HyperThreading / SMT support (4 threads only). The CPU is still manufactured in 14nm++ and does not feature an integrated graphics card. 

Compared to the older Core i3-8100, the i3-9100F offers around 10 to 15 percent higher performance. Therefore, the CPU is well suited for simple office tasks but less for high end gaming or demanding applications.

Intel specifies the CPU with a TDP of 65 Watt. For desktops that means that the processor wont need big cooling solutions and can be used in small cases.

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 i5-8600KIntel Core i3-9100FIntel Core i5-9400F
SeriesIntel Coffee LakeIntel Coffee LakeIntel Coffee Lake
CodenameCoffee Lake-SCoffee Lake-RCoffee Lake-R
Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-R
Intel Core i7-8086K3.7 - 5 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8700K3.7 - 4.7 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-87003.2 - 4.6 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8600K « 3.6 - 4.3 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-85003 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-84002.8 - 4 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8500T2.1 - 3.5 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900KS4 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900K3.6 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700K3.6 - 4.9 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-97003 - 4.7 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9600K3.7 - 4.6 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900T2.1 - 4.4 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9400F2.9 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-9100F « 3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900KS4 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900K3.6 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700K3.6 - 4.9 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-97003 - 4.7 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9600K3.7 - 4.6 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900T2.1 - 4.4 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9400F « 2.9 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-9100F3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Clock3600 - 4300 MHz3600 - 4200 MHz2900 - 4100 MHz
L1 Cache384 KB256 KB384 KB
L2 Cache1.5 MB1 MB1.5 MB
L3 Cache9 MB6 MB9 MB
Cores / Threads6 / 64 / 46 / 6
TDP95 Watt65 Watt65 Watt
14 nm14 nm14 nm, 100
SocketFCLGA1151LGA 1151-2LGA 1151-2
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3(L)-1600/DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vProDual-Channel DDR4-2400 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationDual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1150 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.com
Die Size126 mm2149 mm2
max. Temp.100 °C
$122 U.S.$182 U.S.

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i3-9100F
29.5 pt (41%)
Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i5-9400F
30.9 pt (43%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
414 Points (46%)
416 Points (46%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
1175 Points (3%)
2378 Points (6%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 988     avg: 990     median: 989.5 (6%)     max: 991 Points
634 Points (4%)
984 Points (6%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
181 Points (55%)
171 Points (52%)
173 Points (52%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
10.8 Points (14%)
5.4 Points (7%)
11.3 Points (15%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
2.1 Points (51%)
2 Points (49%)
2 Points (49%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
6875 Points (42%)
6509 Points (39%)
6490 Points (39%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
32863 Points (24%)
18118 Points (13%)
31523 Points (23%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
21908 Points (15%)
40065 Points (28%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
8472 Points (10%)
8182 Points (10%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
188.8 s (2%)
345.9 s (4%)
198.7 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
5.7 s (1%)
11.8 s (2%)
6.8 s (1%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
4583 Points (7%)
4052 Points (6%)
5794 Points (9%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
17150 MIPS (10%)
25639 MIPS (15%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
4682 MIPS (56%)
4678 MIPS (56%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 61     avg: 63.4     median: 63.4 (22%)     max: 65.7 fps
44.4 fps (15%)
64 fps (22%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 230.3     avg: 232.7     median: 232.7 (54%)     max: 235 fps
218 fps (50%)
234 fps (54%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
6.1 fps (11%)
9.1 fps (16%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.5 GB/s (0%)
0.3 GB/s (0%)
0.5 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.9 GB/s (15%)
0.5 GB/s (9%)
0.9 GB/s (15%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
5.4 GB/s (14%)
3 GB/s (8%)
5.2 GB/s (14%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
687 Seconds (5%)
468.5 Seconds (3%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
0.7 sec (14%)
0.7 sec (14%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
9078 Points (19%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 8.72     avg: 8.8     median: 8.8 (2%)     max: 8.8 s
9.3 s (2%)
9.3 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 19.67     avg: 19.7     median: 19.7 (1%)     max: 19.8 s
21 s (1%)
20.8 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 488.9     avg: 496.5     median: 496.5 (2%)     max: 504 s
495.5 s (2%)
499.8 s (2%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 10708     avg: 10833     median: 10833 (29%)     max: 10958 Points
8742 Points (24%)
11185 Points (30%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
74934 Points (61%)
68492 Points (56%)
70546 Points (57%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
74763 Points (61%)
68473 Points (56%)
70482 Points (57%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
68727 Points (58%)
72413 Points (61%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 8492     avg: 8523     median: 8522.5 (22%)     max: 8553 Points
6295 Points (16%)
8275 Points (21%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 12916     avg: 13019     median: 13018.5 (23%)     max: 13121 Points
8958 Points (16%)
12616 Points (22%)
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
4218 Points (18%)
5777 Points (24%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
1152 Points (49%)
1139 Points (48%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
4074 Points (7%)
5715 Points (10%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
1146 Points (5%)
1132 Points (5%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
4060 Points (13%)
5698 Points (18%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
5301 Points (53%)
5347 Points (53%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
15937 Points (17%)
21830 Points (24%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
18970 Points (34%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
4217 Points (82%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
19770 Points (31%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
4417 Points (66%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
1022 ms (1%)
866 ms (1%)
867 ms (1%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
68.1 ms (1%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
204 Points (43%)
211 Points (44%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
139 Watt (24%)
131.6 Watt (23%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
101.5 Watt (19%)
122.5 Watt (22%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
6.3 Points per Watt (5%)
8 Points per Watt (6%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-8600K → 100% n=23

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i3-9100F → 82% n=23

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-9400F → 99% n=23

- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation

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