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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 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

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

152

Average FPS

151

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Ultra

1920x1080

+3

604

Average FPS

600

Average FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Very High

1920x1080

201

Average FPS

199

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Extreme

1920x1080

+1

206

Average FPS

205

Average FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo

Core i3-9100F

Apr 23rd, 2019


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1424

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

3901

79%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

Core i5-8400

Oct 5th, 2017


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1385

97%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

4969

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i3-9100F vs Core i5-8400 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo

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%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

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

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo

Core i3-9100F

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

Core i5-8400

General
Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
$122.00
MSRP$182.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Coffee LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
65 WPower Consumption65 W
Performance
4Cores
6
4Threads
6
3.6 GHz
Base Frequency2.8 GHz
4.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency4.0 GHz
6 MBL3 Cache
9 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2400 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2666 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockableNo

Core i3-9100F and Core i5-8400 vs Other CPUs

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