The Core i3-9100F is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400 and it's also a better value for money, as it's $33.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 28% cheaper – $87.00 vs $120.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-8400
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
100%
Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
+2
445
Average FPS
443
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
152
Average FPS
151
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
604
Average FPS
600
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
201
Average FPS
199
Average FPS
Extreme
1920x1080
+1
206
Average FPS
205
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
