Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i5-8400
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-9700K and Intel Core i5-8400 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-9700K
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 8 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
- 2 more threads: 8 vs 6
- Around 23% higher clock speed: 4.90 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 21% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2868 vs 2373
- Around 56% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 14424 vs 9223
- Around 25% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1306 vs 1048
- Around 61% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 7386 vs 4580
- Around 61% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5855 vs 3633
- Around 61% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.136 vs 5.68
- 2.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 195.695 vs 73.097
- Around 47% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.105 vs 0.752
- Around 45% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.449 vs 3.767
- Around 52% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 15.67 vs 10.333
- Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2156 vs 1826
- Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2156 vs 1826
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | October 2018 vs 5 January 2017 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 8 vs 6 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 6 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.90 GHz vs 4.00 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) vs 9 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2868 vs 2373 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 14424 vs 9223 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1306 vs 1048 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7386 vs 4580 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5855 vs 3633 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.136 vs 5.68 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 195.695 vs 73.097 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.105 vs 0.752 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.449 vs 3.767 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 15.67 vs 10.333 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2156 vs 1826 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2156 vs 1826 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8400
- Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
- 3.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3900 vs 1155
- 3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6201 vs 2066
- 3.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3900 vs 1155
- 3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6201 vs 2066
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 95 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3900 vs 1155 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6201 vs 2066 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3900 vs 1155 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6201 vs 2066 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-9700K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-8400
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| Name | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i5-8400 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2868 | 2373 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 14424 | 9223 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1306 | 1048 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7386 | 4580 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5855 | 3633 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.136 | 5.68 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 195.695 | 73.097 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.105 | 0.752 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.449 | 3.767 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 15.67 | 10.333 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2156 | 1826 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1155 | 3900 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2066 | 6201 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2156 | 1826 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1155 | 3900 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2066 | 6201 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i5-8400 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Coffee Lake |
| Launch date | October 2018 | 5 January 2017 |
| Place in performance rating | 1386 | 1149 |
| Price now | $409.99 | $259 |
| Processor Number | i7-9700K | i5-8400 |
| Series | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 12.64 | 13.28 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $190 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.60 GHz | 2.80 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 9 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.90 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Number of cores | 8 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 6 |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 41.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E98 | 0x3E92 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | PCG 2015C (65W) |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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