Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core i3-10105F

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Intel Core i5-9400F or Intel Core i5-9400F – 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 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.
The Intel Core i3-10105F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 10000
9 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-9400F Name Intel Core i3-10105F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-10105F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105F is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
6 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10105F does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9400F 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 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10105F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q1/2021
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
157 $ Release price 107 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
9.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5737
5737
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
5581
5581

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
5164
5164
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4896
4896

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4722
4722
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4501
4501

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4325
4325
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3955
3955

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
2550
2550
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2486
2486

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
2407
2407
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2310
2310

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1346
1346

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1168
1168
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1020
1020

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1085
1085

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
987
987
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
912
912

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
380
380
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
367.5
367.5