Intel Core i5-8500 vs Intel Core i5-9400
30.7Single-core30.3
27.7Multi-core27.5
27.8Gamingspec-based27.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-85001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-8500 scores 28.6 against 28.4 for Intel Core i5-9400. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-8500 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 6 | 6 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | — | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 9,500+2%Bottom 16% | 9,350Bottom 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,428+1%Bottom 17% | 2,412Bottom 15% |
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