Core i5-9400F

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-9400F

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-9400F based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,257 Rank: 650
Rank Name Score Visual
646 Core i5-6600T 5,261
+0.1%
647 Xeon E3-1265L v3 5,260
+0.1%
648 Intel Core i7-3770K 5,259
+0%
649 Core i7-9850H 5,258
+0%
650 Core i5-9400F 5,257
651 Core i7-7700HQ 5,256
+-0%
652 Core i5-7287U 5,256
+-0%
653 Core i5-6600 5,254
-0.1%
654 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 5,251
-0.1%
655 Core i5-8300H 5,251
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-9400F based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,901 Rank: 722
Rank Name Score Visual
718 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,907
+0.1%
719 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 4,906
+0.1%
720 Core i3-8100 4,903
+0%
721 Core i3-6098P 4,903
+0%
722 Core i5-9400F 4,901
723 Core i5-8400H 4,900
+-0%
724 Ryzen 3 3200G 4,899
+-0%
725 Core i7-4960HQ 4,899
+-0%
726 Core i7-7920HQ 4,898
-0.1%
727 Core i5-10210U 4,898
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-9400F based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,495 Rank: 555
Rank Name Score Visual
551 Core i3-8300T 5,505
+0.2%
552 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,498
+0.1%
553 Xeon E5-1660 v4 5,497
+0%
554 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 5,496
+0%
555 Core i5-9400F 5,495
556 Xeon Gold 6136 5,495
+0%
557 Core i3-4370 5,493
+-0%
558 Xeon E5-1620 0 5,491
-0.1%
559 Core i9-10885H 5,490
-0.1%
560 Core i7-8650U 5,488
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-9400F based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,767 Rank: 563
Rank Name Score Visual
559 Xeon E5-1650 v2 4,774
+0.1%
560 Core i7-10710U 4,773
+0.1%
561 Core i5-8600T 4,772
+0.1%
562 Xeon E5-2670 4,768
+0%
563 Core i5-9400F 4,767
564 Xeon Gold 5222 4,766
+-0%
565 Xeon W-2125 4,765
+-0%
566 Core i5-9400 4,764
-0.1%
567 Core i5-8500 4,764
-0.1%
568 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,764
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-9400F based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,757 Rank: 598
Rank Name Score Visual
594 Xeon E-2144G 4,760
+0.1%
595 Core i5-8500 4,760
+0.1%
596 Xeon Silver 4108 4,759
+0%
597 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,759
+0%
598 Core i5-9400F 4,757
599 Core i5-9400 4,757
+0%
600 Xeon E3-1275 v6 4,753
-0.1%
601 Core i5-8600T 4,753
-0.1%
602 Xeon E3-1286 v3 4,753
-0.1%
603 Core i7-10710U 4,751
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-9400F based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,881 Rank: 488
Rank Name Score Visual
484 Xeon Gold 5122 4,886
+0.1%
485 Xeon E5-1650 v3 4,886
+0.1%
486 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 4,885
+0.1%
487 Core i5-10600T 4,884
+0.1%
488 Core i5-9400F 4,881
489 Xeon E-2276M 4,880
+-0%
490 Core i5-9500 4,880
+-0%
491 Xeon W-2125 4,880
+-0%
492 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 4,880
+-0%
493 Xeon Silver 4110 4,879
+-0%

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Core i5-9400F Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-9400F remains a relevant entry in the mainstream desktop CPU segment, offering a balance of performance and efficiency for users who prioritize cost-effective computing. Launched in January 2019, this processor is built on Intel's Coffee Lake Refresh architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node, and features a 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for its class. Despite its age, the i5-9400F continues to hold its ground in the mid-tier market due to its strong single-core performance and robust multi-threaded capabilities, especially when paired with a capable discrete GPU.

The Core i5-9400F features six cores and six threads, with a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.1 GHz under ideal workloads. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB, and includes a 9 MiB L3 cache, 1.5 MiB L2 cache, and 0.375 MiB of L1 cache. The processor operates on the LGA-1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0, enabling fast connectivity for modern storage and expansion devices. Notably, it lacks integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU for visual output.

In terms of performance, the i5-9400F achieves an overall Passmark score of 5257, ranking it #650 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5495 places it at #555, demonstrating strong individual thread performance, which is critical for gaming and productivity tasks. The multicore score of 4901 ranks it #722, indicating solid multi-threaded performance suitable for content creation and multitasking. While not a top-tier performer, it outperforms several older and lower-tier processors such as the Core i5-8400H and Ryzen 3 3200G, and even holds its own against newer CPUs like the Core i3-8300T.

The processor supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enhance system security and virtual machine performance. It also includes Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, which dynamically increases clock speeds based on thermal and power headroom. However, the locked multiplier limits its overclocking potential, which may be a drawback for enthusiasts.

In conclusion, the Core i5-9400F is best suited for budget-conscious users who need a reliable, efficient CPU for general computing, light gaming, and entry-level content creation. While it lacks modern features like integrated graphics and is no longer at the forefront of performance, its enduring single-core strength and competitive multicore score make it a viable option in the current market, especially for users upgrading from older systems or building cost-effective builds.
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Intel Core i5-9400F

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-9400F
Family: Core
Series: i5-9000
Model Number: i5-9400F
Cores: 6
Threads: 6
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 4000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake R
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Cannon
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $182.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 9 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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