Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core i7-2710QE

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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 i7-2710QE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2710QE, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-9400F Name Intel Core i7-2710QE
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-2710QE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2710QE is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 4x
6 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2710QE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2710QE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 12
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Shaders 96
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 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 i7-2710QE is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2019 Release date Q1/2011
157 $ Release price 295 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
9.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1151-2 Socket PGA 988
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Sandy Bridge H
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4722
4722
Intel Core i7-2710QE
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2026
2026