Intel Core i5-9400F
About processor
The Intel Core i5-9400F is a solid processor for desktop computers, offering a good balance of performance and value. With a code name of Coffee Lake and a 14nm technology, this processor features 6 cores and 6 threads, making it capable of handling a wide range of tasks and applications.
With a TDP of 65W, this processor strikes a good balance between power efficiency and performance, making it suitable for a variety of desktop setups. In terms of actual performance, the Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 1368 and the Multi Core score of 4803 demonstrate its capable multi-tasking abilities and overall speed.
The Intel Core i5-9400F is well-suited for everyday computing tasks, as well as light to moderate gaming, and it also performs well in content creation applications. Its price point makes it an attractive option for those looking for a processor that offers good performance without breaking the bank.
Overall, the Intel Core i5-9400F is a reliable processor that delivers a solid performance for a variety of computing needs, making it a worthy option for budget-conscious users and gamers.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
January 2019
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i5-9400F
Code Name
Coffee Lake
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
6
Basic Frequency
2.90 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.10 GHz
L3 Cache
9 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1151
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
65 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2666
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
41.6 GB/s
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1368
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
4803
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
1044
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
4381
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2445
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
9492
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core