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Intel i5-9400 vs i5-9400T

The Intel Core i5-9400T @ 1.80GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz, while Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz is around 12% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 13% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i5-9400T @ 1.80GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 2300 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz×Intel Core i5-9400T @ 1.80GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCLGA1151-2FCLGA1151-2
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.1 GHzUp to 3.4 GHz
# of Physical Cores6 (Threads: 6)6 (Threads: 6)
CacheL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 9MBL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 9MB
TDP65W35W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$6.39
OtherIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ1 2019Q3 2019
# of Samples1960340
CPU Value0.045.6
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)2434(0.0%)2106(-13.5%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)9397(0.0%)8297(-11.7%)
1 - Last seen price from our affiliates NewEgg.com & Amazon.com.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 29th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz
9,397
Intel Core i5-9400T @ 1.80GHz
8,297
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 29th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz
NA
Intel Core i5-9400T @ 1.80GHz
45.6
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 29th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz
2,434
Intel Core i5-9400T @ 1.80GHz
2,106
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz Intel Core i5-9400T @ 1.80GHz
Max TDP65W35W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.130.07
Running cost per day$0.033$0.018
Power consumption per year (kWh)47.525.6
Running cost per year$11.86$6.39
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.