The Core i7-5820K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-5820K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9400
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-5820K vs Core i5-9400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5820K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
200
98%
Min 1% FPS
140
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-9400
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$99.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
100%
Core i7-5820K vs Core i5-9400 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
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
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Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-5820K vs Core i5-9400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5820K vs Core i5-9400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5820K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
80%
Core i5-9400
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5820K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Haswell-E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
