The Core i5-9400 is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Oct 19, 2018. It's currently in stock for $73.87, so it's an amazing value for money.
| Oct 19th, 2018 | 65 W | 6/6 | 2.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Release Date | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i5-9400 Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | UHD 630 |
| Overclockable | No |
Core i5-9400 in My Games
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+2
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+2
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Min 1% FPS
Very High
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Min 1% FPS
Best Looking
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Epic
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+4
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Min 1% FPS
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