Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9400F is 2921 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i5-9400F - $32.89 vs $61.85
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F
- Performs up to 12% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-2600 - 238 vs 213 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
612
44.412191582002905%
Multi-Core
2054
42.4906909391808%
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i5-9400F |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |