Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-9600 is 81 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9400F.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600
- Performs up to 1% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-9400F - 259 vs 256 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-9600 - CA$117.88 vs CA$325.0
- Up to 63% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i5-9600 - CA$0.46 vs CA$1.25 per FPS
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
259
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.25/FPS
36%
Price, CA$
CA$325
36%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$325 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 65 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
256
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.46/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$117.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$117.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 65 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-9600 | vs | Intel Core i5-9400F |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 6 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |