The Core i5-9400F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G640, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $72.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G640
- Up to 77% cheaper – $21.88 vs $94.59
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9400F vs Pentium G640 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
23%
Value, €/FPS
€0.5/FPS
26%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
90%
Min 1% FPS
112
91%
Price, €
€21.88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Core i5-9400F vs Pentium G640 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 Pentium G640 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400F vs Pentium G640 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G640 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 3rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 2 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
