Core i5-9400F vs Ryzen 7 2700X
The Ryzen 7 2700X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 7 2700X is 3% faster (36 vs 35).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-9400F 65 W, Ryzen 7 2700X 105 W; the Core i5-9400F delivers 57% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-9400F is 1 year newer (2019 vs 2018).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-9400F | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 35 | 36 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 9th Gen | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |