The Core i5-9400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $40.54 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-4930K
- Up to 43% cheaper – $54.05 vs $94.59
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-4930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€94.59
57%
Value, €/FPS
€0.5/FPS
62%
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
92%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, €
€54.05
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-4930K 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 i7-4930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-4930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
