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Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-2700K

Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-2700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Intel Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics - 2.9 GHz (BX80684I59400F)

Buy for CA$153.88 on Amazon

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Updated 12694 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12693 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Intel Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics - 2.9 GHz (BX80684I59400F)

Buy for CA$153.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12694 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12693 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9400F is 2633 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F

  • Performs up to 19% better in Rust than Core i7-2700K - 194 vs 163 FPS
  • Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - CA$153.88 vs CA$185.7
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-2700K - CA$0.79 vs CA$1.14 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 65 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 8 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

194

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.79/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$153.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics - 2.9 GHz (BX80684I59400F)

Buy for CA$153.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12694 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

163

84%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.14/FPS

69%

Price, CA$

CA$185.7

82%

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12693 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

100%

Multi-Core

4834

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

48%

Multi-Core

2264

46%

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo

Intel Core i5-9400F

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Intel Core i7-2700K Logo

Intel Core i7-2700K

Jan 8th, 2019
Release DateOct 24th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
6Threads
8
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
29.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 3000
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-9400F or Core i7-2700K

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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