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Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz

Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz specifications and PassMark benchmark data: 2,413 single-core score, 9,353 multicore score, FCLGA1151-2 socket, 6 cores.

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Multicore performance
9,353
Single-core performance
2,413
Estimated price
$82.77

Last price change 2026-10-01

Processor specifications
Specifications reported by the benchmark source.
Class
Desktop
Socket
FCLGA1151-2
Base clock
2.9 GHz
Turbo clock
4.1 GHz
Cores
6
Threads
6
Typical TDP
65 W
Release / first seen
Q1 2019
Cache per CPU package
Multipliers show the number of cache blocks reported by the source.
L1 Instruction Cache
6 x 32 KB
L1 Data Cache
6 x 32 KB
L2 Cache
6 x 256 KB
L3 Cache
9 MB
Additional source specifications
More specifications reported for this processor.
Description
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Memory Support
Max. Memory Size: 128 GB (DDR4-2666)

Understanding Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz

PassMark single-core and multicore scores describe different workloads. Compare each score with the same benchmark on another processor. A higher multicore score does not mean every application or game will run proportionally faster. Device cooling, memory and power settings also affect performance.

Will Intel Core i5-9400 @ 2.90GHz work with my motherboard?

The source lists FCLGA1151-2 as the socket. Check the exact motherboard model and revision on its manufacturer's CPU support list, including the minimum BIOS version. A socket match alone does not establish compatibility. Include a new motherboard, memory and cooling in your budget when the platform changes.

Other names listed by the benchmark source: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9400 CPU @ 2.90GHz, Intel Core i5-9400 CPU @ 2.90GHz.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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