Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 is 105 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9400F.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900
- Performs up to 1% better in Fortnite than Core i5-9400F - 229 vs 226 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 16 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i9-9900 - CA$153.19 vs CA$597.89
- Up to 74% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-9900 - CA$0.68 vs CA$2.61 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
229
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.61/FPS
26%
Price, CA$
CA$597.89
25%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$597.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 99 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
226
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.19
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$153.19 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 100 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900 | vs | Intel Core i5-9400F |
---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |