CPU comparison

Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i5-9400F

Compare specifications, catalog tier, and the lowest-priced compatible motherboard recorded by GixCore.

Verdict from catalog tier data Intel Core i5-9400F is classified one tier above Intel Core i3-9100F (Mainstream vs Budget).

Intel Core i3-9100F and Intel Core i5-9400F specification comparison
SpecificationIntel Core i3-9100FIntel Core i5-9400F
Cheapest compatible board$70 · BIOSTAR TB360-BTC D+$70 · BIOSTAR TB360-BTC D+
Catalog tierBudgetMainstream
Cache Memory6 MB9 MB
ChipsetFCLGA1151—
Core Frequency4.2 GHZ2.9 GHZ
ECC SupportYesNo
Generation9—
Max Memory Size64 GB128 GB
MotherboardFCLGA1151—
Number Of Cores46
Number Of Threads46
Ram Speed2666 MT/s2666 MHz
SocketFCLGA1151LGA1151
Turbo Boost2.0Yes
Turbo Frequency4.2 GHZ4.1 GHZ
BrandIntelIntel
Bus Speed8 GT/s8 GT/s
Hyper ThreadingNoNo
Processor Generation99
RamDDR4DDR4
TDP65 W65 W

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