Intel Core i5-8500 vs Intel Core i5-9400F: What is the difference?
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Intel Core i5-8500
Intel Core i5-9400F
Why is Intel Core i5-8500 better than Intel Core i5-9400F?
- Has integrated graphics?
- Uses multithreading?
Why is Intel Core i5-9400F better than Intel Core i5-8500?
- 64GB larger maximum memory amount?
128GBvs64GB - 46.6seconds faster Blender (bmw27) result?
374.1secondsvs420.7seconds
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
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Intel Core i3-10100
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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Intel Core i3-9100
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
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Intel Core i5-9600K
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
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Intel Core i9-9900
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Price comparison
Intel Core i5-8500
Buy used:
€39
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB . |
€6,563 | ||
| Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB …Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB RAM (IGP/diverse Grafikkarten) | €6,677 | ||
| Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB …Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB RAM (IGP/diverse Grafikkarten) | €6,677 | ||
| Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB …Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB RAM (IGP/diverse Grafikkarten) | €6,749 | ||
Intel Core i5-9400F
Buy used:
€123
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz LGA1151 9M Ca…Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz LGA1151 9M Cache Box CPU | €153 | ||
Intel BX80684I59400F CORE I5-9400F 2.90G…Intel BX80684I59400F CORE I5-9400F 2. 90GHZ SKT1151 9MB CACHE BOXED :: (Komponenten> Prozessoren CPU) |
€153 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
Intel Core i5-8500
1 User reviews
Intel Core i5-8500
8.0/10
1 User reviews
Intel Core i5-9400F
4 User reviews
Intel Core i5-9400F
9.0/10
4 User reviews
Features
Value for money
8.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
4 votes
Gaming
7.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
4 votes
Performance
8.0/10
1 votes
8.5/10
4 votes
Reliability
8.0/10
1 votes
7.8/10
4 votes
Energy efficiency
6.0/10
1 votes
8.5/10
4 votes
Performance
CPU speed
6 x 3GHz
6 x 2.9GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units).
It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
4.1GHz
4.1GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✖Intel Core i5-8500
✖Intel Core i5-9400F
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.25MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
1.5MB/core
1.5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance.
(Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
420.7seconds
374.1seconds
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
1122.2seconds
1161.7seconds
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
350MHz
∅
Not applicable
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1100MHz
∅
Not applicable
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
∅
Not applicable
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
∅
Not applicable
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
∅
Not applicable
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
∅
Not applicable
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-9400F)
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
∅
Not applicable
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene.
More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
∅
Not applicable
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
2666MHz
2666MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
41.6GB/s
41.6GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖Intel Core i5-8500
✖Intel Core i5-9400F
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-9400F)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-9400F)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✔Intel Core i5-8500
✖Intel Core i5-9400F
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-9400F)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖Intel Core i5-8500
✖Intel Core i5-9400F
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-9400F)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔Intel Core i5-8500
✔Intel Core i5-9400F
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8500)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-9400F)
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔Intel Core i5-8500
✔Intel Core i5-9400F
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
Intel Core i5-8500
Buy used:
€39
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB . ..Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB RAM (IGP/diverse Grafikkarten) |
€6,563 | ||
| Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB …Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB RAM (IGP/diverse Grafikkarten) | €6,677 | ||
| Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB …Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB RAM (IGP/diverse Grafikkarten) | €6,677 | ||
| Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB …Komplettsystem Intel Core i5-8500, 32GB RAM (IGP/diverse Grafikkarten) | €6,749 | ||
Intel Core i5-9400F
Buy used:
€123
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz LGA1151 9M Ca…Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9GHz LGA1151 9M Cache Box CPU | €153 | ||
Intel BX80684I59400F CORE I5-9400F 2.90G…Intel BX80684I59400F CORE I5-9400F 2. 90GHZ SKT1151 9MB CACHE BOXED :: (Komponenten> Prozessoren CPU) |
€153 | ||
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Intel Core i5 9400F vs i5 8500: performance comparison
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Intel Core i5 9400F
Intel Core i5 8500
We compared two 6-core desktop CPUs: the 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 9400F against the 3.0 GHz i5 8500. On this page, you’ll find out which processor has better performance in benchmarks, games and other useful information.
- Review
- Differences
- Performance
- Specs
- Comments
Review
General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Core i5 9400F
49
Core i5 8500
49
Multi-Core Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Core i5 9400F
20
Core i5 8500
20
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
Core i5 9400F
47
Core i5 8500
45
NanoReview Final Score
Generic CPU rating
Core i5 9400F
38
Core i5 8500
37
Key Differences
What are the key differences between 8500 and 9400F
Advantages of Intel Core i5 9400F
- Newer — released 9-months later
Advantages of Intel Core i5 8500
- Includes an integrated GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Core i5 9400F
1029
Core i5 8500
+3%
1062
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Core i5 9400F
5594
Core i5 8500
5574
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Core i5 9400F
2472
Core i5 8500
2481
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i5 9400F
9622
Core i5 8500
9646
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Core i5 9400F
+4%
1080
Core i5 8500
1035
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
Core i5 9400F
4882
Core i5 8500
4880
Submit your Cinebench R23 result
Specifications
Full technical specification of Intel Core i5 9400F and i5 8500
General
| Vendor | Intel | Intel |
| Released | January 7, 2019 | April 3, 2018 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| instruction set | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Coffee Lake |
| Model number | i5-9400F | i5-8500 |
| Integrated GPU | No | UHD Graphics 630 |
| P-Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-Threads | 6 | 6 |
| Base Frequency (P) | 2. 9 GHz |
3.0 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (P) | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Total Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Total Threads | 6 | 6 |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 29x | 30x |
| Bus Bandwidth | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 9MB (shared) | 9MB (shared) |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
Package
| Fabrication process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| TDP (PL1) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA-1151 | LGA-1151 |
| Peak temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Base Clock | — | 350 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1100 MHz |
| Shading Units | — | 192 |
| TMUs | — | 24 |
| ROPs | — | 3 |
| Execution Units | — | 24 |
| TGP | — | 15 W |
Max. Resolution |
— | 4096×2304 — 60 Hz |
iGPU FLOPS
Core i5 9400F
n/a
Core i5 8500
0.38 TFLOPS
Memory Support
| Memory types | — DDR4-2666 | — DDR4-2666 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max. Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 41.6 GB/s |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Official site | Intel Core i5 9400F official page | Intel Core i5 8500 official page |
| PCI Express Version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| Extended instructions | SSE4.
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