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Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-6900K

Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-6900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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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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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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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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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9400F is 952 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F

  • Performs up to 1% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-6900K - 204 vs 202 FPS
  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - CA$153.88 vs CA$258.88
  • Up to 41% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-6900K - CA$0.75 vs CA$1.28 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 65 vs 140 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 16 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

204

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.75/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 12513 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

202

99%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.28/FPS

58%

Price, CA$

CA$258.88

59%

Intel BX80671I76900K Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor, Gray

Buy for CA$258.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12513 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

100%

Multi-Core

4834

67%

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

90%

Multi-Core

7118

100%

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Intel Core i5-9400F

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Intel Core i7-6900K

Jan 8th, 2019
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
6Threads
16
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
4.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
65 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
29.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-9400F or Core i7-6900K

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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