Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-8700K

Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Intel BX80684I59400F CORE I5-9400F 2.90GHZ SKT1151 9MB CACHE BOXED :: (Komponenten> Prozessoren CPU)

Buy for 148.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Intel BX80684I59400F CORE I5-9400F 2.90GHZ SKT1151 9MB CACHE BOXED :: (Komponenten> Prozessoren CPU)

Buy for 148.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 460 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9400F.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F

  • Up to 54% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - €148.17 vs €321.4
  • Up to 53% better value when playing Hogwarts Legacy than Core i7-8700K - €1.72 vs €3.65 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Core i5-9400F - 88 vs 86 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 12 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Hogwarts Legacy.
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

86

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.72/FPS

100%

Price, €

€148.17

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80684I59400F CORE I5-9400F 2.90GHZ SKT1151 9MB CACHE BOXED :: (Komponenten> Prozessoren CPU)

Buy for 148.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

88

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.65/FPS

47%

Price, €

€321.4

46%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

87%

Multi-Core

4834

75%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo

Intel Core i5-9400F

vs
Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

Jan 8th, 2019
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
6Threads
12
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
29.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.