Core i5-9500F

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-9500F

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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 i5-9500F based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,422 Rank: 541
Rank Name Score Visual
537 Ryzen 5 2500X 5,424
+0%
538 Core i5-1145G7E 5,424
+0%
539 EPYC 7351P 5,423
+0%
540 Intel Core i7-4850HQ 5,423
+0%
541 Core i5-9500F 5,422
542 Core i7-6700 5,422
+0%
543 Xeon Silver 4216 5,415
-0.1%
544 Ryzen 7 1700 5,412
-0.2%
545 Core i5-6585R 5,411
-0.2%
546 Xeon Gold 6134 5,409
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-9500F based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,943 Rank: 684
Rank Name Score Visual
680 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,948
+0.1%
681 FX-9370 4,946
+0.1%
682 Core i5-5675C 4,944
+0%
683 Core i5-9500T 4,943
+0%
684 Core i5-9500F 4,943
685 Core i7-4910MQ 4,942
+-0%
686 Core i7-4770T 4,940
-0.1%
687 Core i7-4790 4,939
-0.1%
688 Core i5-10400H 4,938
-0.1%
689 Atom C3958 4,937
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-9500F based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,742 Rank: 392
Rank Name Score Visual
388 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,757
+0.3%
389 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,754
+0.2%
390 Core i7-1185G7E 5,751
+0.2%
391 Core i9-10900T 5,746
+0.1%
392 Core i5-9500F 5,742
393 Xeon E-2314 5,740
+-0%
394 Core i3-1115G4E 5,740
+-0%
395 Core i5-8600T 5,738
-0.1%
396 Core i7-5775C 5,733
-0.2%
397 Core i5-9600 5,731
-0.2%

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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 i5-9500F based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,780 Rank: 551
Rank Name Score Visual
547 Core i7-8850H 4,787
+0.1%
548 Core i5-10500T 4,783
+0.1%
549 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 4,782
+0%
550 Core i5-8600 4,781
+0%
551 Core i5-9500F 4,780
552 Core i7-4930K 4,779
+-0%
553 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,779
+-0%
554 Core i7-8750H 4,776
-0.1%
555 Core i5-9500 4,776
-0.1%
556 Xeon Silver 4108 4,776
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-9500F based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,775 Rank: 577
Rank Name Score Visual
573 Core i7-7740X 4,779
+0.1%
574 Core i7-7700K 4,779
+0.1%
575 Xeon E-2126G 4,776
+0%
576 Core i5-8600 4,776
+0%
577 Core i5-9500F 4,775
578 Xeon W-2125 4,775
+0%
579 Core i7-9850HE 4,775
+0%
580 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,774
+-0%
581 Xeon E-2234 4,774
+-0%
582 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 4,772
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-9500F based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,901 Rank: 462
Rank Name Score Visual
458 Ryzen 5 4600HS 4,907
+0.1%
459 Ryzen 7 5700U 4,906
+0.1%
460 Xeon D-1587 4,905
+0.1%
461 Core i5-10400 4,903
+0%
462 Core i5-9500F 4,901
463 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,901
+0%
464 Ryzen 5 4600H 4,899
+-0%
465 Ryzen 7 4700U 4,899
+-0%
466 Core i7-9700T 4,898
-0.1%
467 Core i7-6800K 4,898
-0.1%

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Core i5-9500F Details

The Intel Core i5-9500F stands as a mid-range desktop processor launched in April 2019, part of Intel's Coffee Lake Refresh lineup. While it may not be the most recent offering from Intel, it remains a relevant choice for budget-conscious builders seeking reliable performance without a discrete GPU. At the time of this review in March 2026, the i5-9500F is a four-year-old processor, and its relevance is increasingly tied to value rather than cutting-edge capability.

With a 6-core, 6-thread design based on the Coffee Lake microarchitecture, the i5-9500F operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and can boost up to 4.4 GHz on a single core, depending on workload. It's built on a 14 nm process and features 9 MB of L3 cache, with 0.375 MiB of L1 cache and 1.5 MiB of L2 cache. The processor uses the LGA-1151 socket and supports DDR4-2666 memory across a dual-channel interface, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 39.74 GiB/s. It has a TDP of 65 W, making it efficient for standard desktop use.

One notable aspect of the i5-9500F is its lack of integrated graphics, a distinction from its non-F counterpart. This means it requires a dedicated graphics card, positioning it as a component for systems where visual performance is handled separately. Despite this omission, the processor supports a wide array of features, including Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and hardware virtualization via VT-x and VT-d. It also supports advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, which enhance performance in compute-intensive applications.

In benchmark testing, the i5-9500F achieves an Overall Score of 5422, placing it at #541 of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 5742 ranks it at #392, indicating strong single-threaded performance, particularly for its generation. The Multicore Score of 4943 places it at #683, showing that it holds its own in multi-threaded tasks, though it is outpaced by modern CPUs with more cores and higher clock speeds. It ranks just behind the Core i5-5675C and FX-9370, while slightly ahead of the Core i7-4910MQ and Core i7-4770T.

When compared to its direct competitors, the i5-9500F holds a competitive edge over older models like the Core i5-6585R and Core i5-8600T but trails behind newer designs such as the Ryzen 5 4500U and Core i5-10400H. In the broader market, it sits well below current top-tier processors like the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX, which dominate the top 50 lists in all categories.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-9500F remains a viable option for light gaming, office computing, and general productivity. Its strong single-core performance and efficient power draw make it suitable for entry-level builds, especially where the user plans to install a discrete GPU. However, for users seeking future-proof performance or multi-threaded workloads, newer processors offer significantly greater capability.
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Intel Core i5-9500F

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-9500F
Family: Core
Series: i5-9000
Model Number: i5-9500F
Cores: 6
Threads: 6
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (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: $192.00

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: 128 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

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI
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