Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core2 Solo SU3500

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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 Core2 Solo SU3500 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Solo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Solo SU3500, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-9400F Name Intel Core2 Solo SU3500
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core2 Solo
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core 2 Solo SU3000
 
 

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 Core2 Solo SU3500 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 is 1.4 GHz
The processor has one core only.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
6 Threads 1
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 1
6x Cores 1x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-800, DDR2-800
 
 

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 5.5 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5.5 W
 
 

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 Core2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2019 Release date Q3/2008
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0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Penryn
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 956
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
9.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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