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Core i5-3450 vs Core i5-9400F

Core i5-3450 vs Core i5-9400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for 47.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

Buy for 68.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 166 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for 47.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

Buy for 68.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 166 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-9400F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-9400F is 2445 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450

  • Up to 31% cheaper than Core i5-9400F - $43.14 vs $62.15
  • Up to 25% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i5-9400F - $0.3 vs $0.4 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F

  • Performs up to 9% better in No Man's Sky than Core i5-3450 - 174 vs 159 FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 65 vs 77 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 6 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of No Man's Sky.
No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

159

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.3/FPS

100%

Price, €

€47.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for 47.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 165 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

174

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/FPS

74%

Price, €

€68.99

69%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

Buy for 68.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 166 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

603

43%

Multi-Core

1781

36%

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

100%

Multi-Core

4834

100%

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

Intel Core i5-3450

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Intel Core i5-9400F Logo

Intel Core i5-9400F

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Jan 8th, 2019
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Ivy BridgeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
6
3.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
31.0x
Multiplier29.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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