SeekerIntel Core i5-9400F
The Core i5-9400F represents the most iterative updates possible, yet it clings to the mid-range gaming crown. But the -9400F’s lack of Hyper-Threading and a locked multiplier allows the Ryzen 5 2600X to rise up as a more attractive option when we look at all-around utility in this price range.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
PROS
+ Leading game performance
+ Discounted price compared to vanilla Core i5-9400
+ Flimsy bundled cooler is better than nothing
CONS
- Disabled graphics
- Locked ratio multiplier
- Big price-to-performance disadvantage compared to AMD in threaded workloads
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By Tom's Hardware on November 21, 2019
The Core i5-9400F represents the most iterative updates possible, yet it clings to the mid-range gaming crown. But the -9400F’s lack of Hyper-Threading and a locked multiplier allows the Ryzen 5 2600X to rise up as a more attractive option when we look at all-around utility in this price range.
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