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Core i5-9400: Borderlands 3

Name: Intel Core i5-9400
Brand: Intel

$129.82

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In Borderlands 3, the Core i5-9400 outperforms 46% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $129.82. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.

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Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor (I5-9400)

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Typical price: ~~$140.99~~

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Core i5-9400 in Borderlands 3

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Core i5-9400's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Oct 19th, 2018
Current Price	$129.82
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Coffee Lake
Socket	LGA1151
Power Consumption	65W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 277 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	6 / 6
Base Frequency	2.9 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz
L3 Cache	9 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	UHD 630
RAM	2666 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Not Overclockable

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