Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-8600 vs Intel Core i5-9400

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Intel Core i5-8600 CPU Processor

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Intel Core i5-9400 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

Intel

Model

Core i5-8600

Core i5-9400

Origin

China

Vietnam

About the Product

Only compatible with Intel's 300 series chipset-based motherboards, the Core i5-8600 3.1 GHz Six-Core LGA 1151 Processor from Intel has a base clock speed of 3.1 GHz and comes with features such as Intel Optane Memory/SSD support, AES-NI encryption, etc.

The Intel Core i5-9400 processor is designed for a motherboard with an LGA 1151 socket. It is manufactured using a 14nm process technology, has 6 cores that run in 6 threads with a clock speed of 2.9GHz, 4.1GHz in Turbo Boost mode. The L2 cache is 9MB. Has a 2-channel DDR4 memory controller.

Package Size

Height

4.57 in.

Width

3.98 in.

Depth

2.76 in.

Weight

1.1 lbs.

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Details

Socket

FCLGA1151

Lithography

14 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Coffee Lake

What customers say about "Details"

Intel Core i5-8600 CPU Processor

Extremely easy install and runs like a champ!
Easy install. Fast! Perfect processor.
Easy to install without any problems. Nice processor.
Easy install. Included instructions are clear and easy to understand.
Easy install, solid performer.

Intel Core i5-9400 CPU Processor

Great speeds and easy installation, Intel processors are good as always.
I build new computer. Haven't tested yet but was easy install.
I installed it in my motherboard, no problems with it.
Pretty easy to install this processor from Intel. Good chip.
Simple and convenient socket, installation took little time, I am satisfied.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

3.1 GHz

2.9 GHz

Turbo Clock Speed

4.3 GHz

4.1 GHz

Max TDP

65 W

Max Temperature

100 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

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What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

Intel Core i5-8600 CPU Processor

Very fast processor. Very fast performance.
Fast processor. This is all you need.
Great, fast, and quiet. I recommend.
Very fast and great for multitasking.
This processor is not unlocked. A little slow!

Intel Core i5-9400 CPU Processor

Great for gaming. It is very fast, I am absolutely happy with it.
I love the fact that there are integrated graphics. CPU is really fast.
This is a very fast processor for the money it's great. I overclocked it to 4.2GHz.
A great processor for all tasks. It is for games, for video processing. Very fast.
A good processor that will definitely delight you with its speed.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

384 kB

L2 Cache Size

1500 kB

1536 kB

L3 Cache Size

9000 kB

Max Memory Size

128 GB

Memory Types

DDR4

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

41.6 GB/s

Max Memory Channels
L1 Cache Size

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What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

Intel Core i5-8600 CPU Processor

Works fine with G.Skill DDR4-3200 memory. Recommended.
Supported my 8 GB Crucial memory.
Performs well. Good memory support on this.
Support of memory is great. Everything runs fast and stable.
This processor has only two memory channels.

Intel Core i5-9400 CPU Processor

It works well with 16GB of Kingston HyperX DDR4 memory.
Excellent memory cache size, one cannot go wrong with Intel CPUs.
It’s another solid intel processor with good L3 and no regrets purchasing it.
Cool processor. Works with DDR4 memory without lags.
I am happy with this processor. It has good L3 cache and it works with my RAM without problems.

Graphics Specifications

DirectX* Support

Graphics Output

eDP/DP/HDMI

Graphics Video Max Memory

64 GB

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1150 MHz

1050 MHz

Graphics Base Frequency

350 MHz

Processor Graphics