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Intel i5-6400 vs i5-9400F

The Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-6400 @ 2.70GHz also around 45% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 20% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Desktop, Laptop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 10150 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 i5-6400 @ 2.70GHz×Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz+ ADD
Price $69.99 - BUY $69 - BUY
Socket TypeLGA 1151FCLGA1151-2
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop, Laptop
Clockspeed2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.3 GHzUp to 4.1 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)6 (Threads: 6)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 9MB
TDP65W65W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$11.86
Other
First Seen on ChartQ3 2015Q1 2019
# of Samples48135337
CPU Value73.8137.2
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1954(-19.8%)2435(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)5164(-45.5%)9467(0.0%)

CPU Mark Rating
As of 23rd of December 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-6400 @ 2.70GHz
5,164
Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz
9,467
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 23rd of December 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-6400 @ 2.70GHz
73.8
Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz
137.2
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 23rd of December 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-6400 @ 2.70GHz
1,954
Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz
2,435
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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 i5-6400 @ 2.70GHz Intel Core i5-9400F @ 2.90GHz
Max TDP65W65W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.