Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core i7-5930K
30.1Single-core20.9
27.9Multi-core30.8
27.8Gaming37.7
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-9400F scores 28.5 against 29.6 for Intel Core i7-5930K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-5930K edges ahead in gaming and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 21
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 54% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 140 W
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,400 vs 1,050
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- Stronger gaming score: 38 vs 28
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher L3 cache: 15 MB vs 9 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 12+100% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 15 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,400+33% | 1,050 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 5,050+12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,080+17% | 920 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,900 | 6,800+15% |
| PassMark | 9,300 | 13,300+43% |
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