Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600K 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 i5-8600K is 460 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9400F.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i5-8600K - $70.19 vs $101.64
- Up to 31% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-8600K - $0.31 vs $0.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-9400F - 253 vs 248 FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
248
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Price, €
€77.91
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €77.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 99 minutes ago
Buy for €112.82 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 99 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-9400F | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 6 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |