The Core i3-1215U is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-1215U
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 77% less energy – 15 vs 65 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
The Core i3-1215U is better in every way
Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-9400F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
215
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
202
94%
Min 1% FPS
138
95%
Price, $
$127.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-1215U vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-1215U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.2 GHz
41%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
90%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-1215U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-U | Codename | Coffee Lake |
15 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
| 1.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 64EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
