Intel Core i5-9400F Review

Intel CPU review. Latest product shots, rating, price and Core i5-9400F specs. Gaming CPU benchmarked against the biggest PC games like Fortnite, Minecraft and PUBG Should you buy this Intel CPU?

The processor, also known as the CPU, is the most important component on any gaming PC motherboard. It works alongside the graphics card to power your PC games. This Intel CPU has 6 cores, 6 threads and runs at a clock speed of 2.9 GHz.

PCGameBenchmark rates processors by how many of the top 1,000 PC games the chip can run.This Intel CPU can run 992 of the top 1000 games - so we give it a 99% rating.

Games that this CPU can run include Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, PUBG, GTA V, League of Legends, Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege.

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Intel Core i5-9400F
PCGameBenchmark Rating: 88%


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  • Intel Core i5-9400F review - processor tested
  • Intel Core i5-9400F review - processor tested

Intel Core i5-9400F Specs

CPU

Intel Core i5-9400F

Weight

0.13 lb (58.97 g)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

11.68 cm x 7.11 cm x 10.16 cm
4.6 in x 2.8 in x 4 in

Brand

Intel

Model Number

BX80684I59400F

Cores

6 Cores

Threads

6 Threads

Clock Speed (Frequency)

2.9 GHz

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Intel Core i5-9400F PC Gaming Performance

This processor will run 885 of the top PC games. Use PCGameBenchmark's Rate My PC service to test your current set up and set how it compares.

Can It Run GTA 5?

This Intel processor can run GTA 5. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Can It Run Fortnite?

This Intel processor can run Fortnite. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Can It Run Apex Legends?

This Intel processor can run Apex Legends. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Intel Core i5-9400F Features

  • 6 Cores/ 6 Threads
  • 2.90 GHz up to 4.10 GHz Max Turbo Frequency/ 9 MB Cache, Bus Speed: 8 GT/s DMI3
  • Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets: Intel B360 Chipset, Intel H370 Chipset, Intel H310 Chipset, Intel Q370 Chipset, Intel Z390 Chipset, Intel Z370 Chipset
  • Discrete GPU required No integrated graphics
  • Intel Optane Memory supported

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