Intel Core i7-9700F vs Intel Core i5-9400F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-9700F or Intel Core i7-9700F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-9700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i5-9400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700F Name Intel Core i5-9400F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
9 Generation 9
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-9400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 Threads 6
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 6
8x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-9400F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-9400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
520 $ Release price 157 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 9.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
5581
5581

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
5164
5164

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4722
4722

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4325
4325

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
2550
2550

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
2407
2407

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1346
1346

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
987
987

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1085
1085

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1020
1020

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
423
423

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
209
209
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
177
177