The Core i5-9400F is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4150, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €262.25 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4150
- Up to 81% cheaper – €59.99 vs €322.24
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 54 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9400F vs Core i3-4150 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, €
€322.24
18%
Value, €/FPS
€1.73/FPS
19%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
96%
Min 1% FPS
119
97%
Price, €
€59.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i5-9400F vs Core i3-4150 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 Core i3-4150 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i3-4150 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
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
