Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-9400F
26.3Single-core30.1
23.7Multi-core27.9
21.9Gaming27.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810012 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-9400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.5 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+6) and Multi-core (+4). Intel Core i3-8100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-8100
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Lower launch price: $117 vs $157
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 28 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 28 vs 22
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 55% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 5,900 vs 3,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 6+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 9 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,200Top 83% | 1,400+17%Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Top 90% | 4,500+34%Top 82% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,080Top 83% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,800Top 92% | 5,900+55%Top 79% |
| PassMark | 6,100Top 90% | 9,300+52%Top 79% |
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