Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core i7-9700K
30.1Single-core39
27.9Multi-core35.5
27.8Gaming39.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+12) and Single-core (+9). Intel Core i5-9400F 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 i5-9400F
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 28
- 64% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 5,900
- 56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 4,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 8+33% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 12 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,400Top 72% | 1,680+20%Top 53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 82% | 7,000+56%Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,080Top 83% | 1,250+16%Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,900Top 79% | 9,700+64%Top 59% |
| PassMark | 9,300Top 79% | 14,300+54%Top 64% |
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