Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core i5-9400F
23.1Single-core30.1
22.9Multi-core27.9
23.1Gaming27.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-9400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.5 to 23, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+7) and Multi-core (+5). Intel Core i5-4670K 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 i5-4670K
- 17% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger Multi-core score: 28 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 28 vs 23
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 69% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 5,900 vs 3,500
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $242
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 65 W+23% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 6+50% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 9 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150Top 89% | 1,400+22%Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Top 95% | 4,500+53%Top 82% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 970Top 91% | 1,080+11%Top 83% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Top 95% | 5,900+69%Top 79% |
| PassMark | 5,800Top 93% | 9,300+60%Top 79% |
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