Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i5-9400F
27.9Single-core30.1
23.8Multi-core27.9
23.1Gamingspec-based27.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-750013 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-9400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.5 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500
- 17% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- Stronger multi-core score: 28 vs 24
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 55% higher PassMark: 9,300 vs 6,000
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $192
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | 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 i5-7500 | 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 i5-7500 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,290Bottom 18% | 1,400+9%Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400Bottom 11% | 4,500+32%Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,070Bottom 13% | 1,080+1%Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,950Bottom 9% | 5,900+49%Bottom 18% |
| PassMark | 6,000Bottom 6% | 9,300+55%Bottom 15% |
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