Core i5-9400F

Core i5-9400F

Gaming performance index 35, faster than 41% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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  4. Core i5-9400F
    35
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Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 9th Gen
Released
2019
Socket
LGA1151
Cores / threads
6 / 6
Base / boost clock
2.9 / 4.1 GHz
TDP
65 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i5-9400F

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Platform

Socket LGA1151 · memory DDR4 · 65 W TDP

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Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.