The Core i5-9400F is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-9600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-9600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock
Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-9600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-9600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i5-9600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
