Intel Core i5-9500F vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core i5-9500F or Intel Core i5-9500F – 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 i5-9500F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9500F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, 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 i5-9500F Name Intel Core i5-10400F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9500F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9500F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
6 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9500F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- 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 45.8 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 DDR4-2666
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9500F 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 i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2020
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
220 $ Release price 157 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
9.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 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

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
Intel Core i5-9500F
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
5424
5424

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
Intel Core i5-9500F
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
4736
4736

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548
Intel Core i5-9500F
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
2696
2696

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433
Intel Core i5-9500F
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1427
1427

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341
Intel Core i5-9500F
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1016
1016

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9500F
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1168
1168
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
190
190
Intel Core i5-9500F
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
182
182