Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9400 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-9400 is 186 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i5-9400 - CA$104.99 vs CA$199.99
- Up to 47% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-9400 - CA$0.38 vs CA$0.72 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400
- Performs up to 0% better in Apex Legends than Core i3-9100F - 278 vs 277 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 6 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
277
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.38/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$104.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$104.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 106 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
278
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.72/FPS
52%
Price, CA$
CA$199.99
52%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$199.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 106 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-9100F | vs | Intel Core i5-9400 |
---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |