The Core i5-9400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-9400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
The Core i5-9400 is better in every way
Core i5-9400 vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9400
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
92%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-9400 vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9400 vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400 vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9400
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $216.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
