In Atomfall, the Core i5-540M is slightly slower than the Core i5-9400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-540M
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
- Consumes up to 46% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-9400F
- Up to 14% faster in Atomfall – 210 vs 185 FPS
- Up to 14% faster in Atomfall
- Is 9 years newer – Jan 08, 2019 vs Jan 07, 2010
- Is 9 years newer
Atomfall FPS Calculator
Core i5-540M vs Core i5-9400F: Comparison of performance and price
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Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
210 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
157 FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-540M vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-540M vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-540M
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.533 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.073 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-540M Jan 7th, 2010 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-9400F Jan 8th, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Released | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| – | MSRP | – |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGAG1 | Socket | LGA1151 |
35 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |


































































































































