Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core m3-7Y32

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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 m3-7Y32 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-7Y32, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core M 7
9 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-9400F Name Intel Core m3-7Y32
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core M
 
 

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 m3-7Y32 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-7Y32 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
6 Threads 4
6x Cores 2x
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core m3-7Y32 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-7Y32 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
 
 

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

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 29.8 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 DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 W watts.
None TDP down 3.75 W
None TDP up 7 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 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 m3-7Y32 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2017
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 281 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake Y
9.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1515
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
21065
21065
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
5948
5948

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
5581
5581
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1273
1273

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
5164
5164
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1776
1776

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4820
4820
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
3075
3075

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4722
4722
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1588
1588

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1346
1346
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
951
951

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1020
1020
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
629
629

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
987
987
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
266
266

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
177
177
Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
121
121