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Core i7-2700K vs Core i5-9400F

Core i7-2700K vs Core i5-9400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9400F processore 2,9 GHz Box 9 MB Smart Cache

Buy for 158.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

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Updated 12061 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9400F processore 2,9 GHz Box 9 MB Smart Cache

Buy for 158.88 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9400F is 2633 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • 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 9% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-2700K - 141 vs 129 FPS
  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - €158.88 vs €182.45
  • Up to 20% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-2700K - €1.13 vs €1.41 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

129

91%

Value, €/FPS

€1.41/FPS

80%

Price, €

€182.45

87%

Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 182.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12061 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

141

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.13/FPS

100%

Price, €

€158.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9400F processore 2,9 GHz Box 9 MB Smart Cache

Buy for 158.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12062 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

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Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

48%

Multi-Core

2264

46%

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

100%

Multi-Core

4834

100%

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Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Core i5-9400F

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 8th, 2019
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier29.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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