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Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics
$ 167.90

Score By Feature

Based on 6,072 ratings
Stability
9.80
For beginners
9.38
Easy to install
9.49
For gaming
9.08
Value for money
9.28
Easy to lock
9.09

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Product Description

The 6-core processor has six cores and threads
The maximum frequency is 90 GHz, which is up to 4 GHz. The fastest turbo frequency is 10 GHz with a 9 MB cache, and the bus speed is 8 GT/s DMI3.
The driver is only compatible with motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets Intel B360 Chipset, Intel H370 Chipset, Intel H310 Chipset, Intel Q370 Chipset, Intel Z390 Chipset, Intel Z370 Chipset.
The GPU should be discrete and integrated graphics should not be required. 41 MB/s is the maximum memory bandwidth. There was a 6 GB/s transfer rate. The maximum number of memory channels is two
There is support for Optane Memory from Intel

Questions & Answers

In the following example, what do you mean by "No Processor Graphics)"?

Because it has a "F" suffix in its name, the Intel Core i5-4690K is designated as an entry-level processor The 9400F is among the new breed of processors that do not come with an integrated graphics unit (iGPU). So you will need a discrete graphics card to go with the processor.

The processor cooler is built by Intel, does it include one? Is it our responsibility to supply them?

It comes with a

Could this be used with a socket 1151?

Additionally, the motherboard must support 9th generation processors in addition to being compatible with an LGA 1151 socket and a 300 series chipset. It is recommended that you know what your motherboard supports prior to buying because most of the current LGA 1151 motherboards only support up to 8th generation processors.

Is this capable of supporting an entire DDR4 memory set or only 2666MHz DDR4 memory?

This statement is not accurate at all, as "that memory will then underclock itself to 2666MHz.". There is an official supported memory speed of 2666MHz by this CPU. For memory kits with higher speeds, overclocking will be necessary. If the motherboard that you are using has the capability to apply an XMP profile, rated speed RAM will be overlocked.

Selected User Reviews For Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

This is the best gaming processor at the entry level
5/5

The price point is fantastic. A power that can't be matched. Installed it with a gigabyte H310M A mother board in less than 30 minutes. It is very important to clean off all the thermal paste from the heatsink that comes with it My budget build would not be complete without Arctic Fox or Corsair paste. This CPU fits my build perfectly. Nevertheless, it will be usable for the first startup or update.

Kyson Callahan
Kyson Callahan
| Nov 07, 2020
This CPU has 6 cores and is great By switching to this processor over a Core i5 you end up saving about $100 It is 9600K
5/5

It is powered by an Intel Core i5 Overclocking the 9450F is not possible since it is locked. There is a 2,0 Hz speed setting. There is a bandwidth of 9GHz and a bandwidth of 4GHz. However, the overclocking demon in me does not like that I didn't spend as much as I could have. However, this CPU is awesome and does everything I ask of it without a problem. In order to speed up my memory bus, I paired mine with a Gigabyte Z390 UD and some 3200 MHz DDR4! A new XFX RX580 graphics card has been added, and gaming has been enhanced! If you save $100, it can pay for either extra memory or a SSD or even a liquid cooler, which does not necessarily have to be a dual-fan cooler This CPU runs cool even with a wide radiator because it is only rated at 65 watts, so I went with a single radiator, so if you are on a budget, this is the perfect CPU!.

Roy BEGUM
Roy BEGUM
| Mar 27, 2021
I was able to use the software right It works fine without any issues after it is installed
5/5

I found that I was getting a better value here than local options. I have my processor turboed up to 4GHz whilst gaming, and it has worked perfectly. It worked fine with my new motherboard and memory, I'm not an overclocker, so my review doesn't cover that aspect. It would have been great if the rest of my builds were as simple.

Dalton Salas
Dalton Salas
| Oct 21, 2020
For graphics cards, this is the bargain CPU of choice
5/5

The core performance of this CPU is very competitive, especially if you do not plan to run any graphics card, rather than integrated graphics. AMD's similarly priced but generally more power hungry and lower performing CPUs are also comparable in price and performance. Learn the basics of thermodynamics from this lesson. As a result of combining the GPU and CPU on the same die, you can dump tens of watts of heat at the same time. In contrast, if there is just a CPU and no GPU, Intel is free to crank things up while keeping the design power below the modest 65 watts that translates into a cooler, more energy-efficient computer. As a whole, the 4th gen to 7th gen Intel CPUs were not particularly exciting and shockingly similar. Intel took too long, but the 8th and 9th gen versions, with 6+ cores, are seriously powerful, and this is a good example of why.

Eloise Conner
Eloise Conner
| Nov 27, 2020
The first Intel build has been completed
5/5

An upgrade from a FX-based computer This is what Intel is known for, an amazing improvement over the 6350. In general, I use my PC mainly for AAA gaming and light productivity work. The stock cooler is fine for me. My system comes with a graphics card with 1080 resolution.

Zachary Hoffman
Zachary Hoffman
| Jun 19, 2021
It is not possible for six cores to afford eight cores in 9th generation
5/5

Brings an Intel Core i5 processor It seemed like a fair price to me for the 9400f processor. It was easy to install, but we would have liked it if they had given us extra thermal paste instead of applying it to the heat sink. The CPU is great, but the graphics is not integrated. If you do not own a graphic card, or if you do, you might be able to buy a motherboard with integrated graphics (although I could be living in a fantasy world). Make sure you do a fair amount of research before purchase as old motherboards won't support this processor until you flash the bios to a more recent.

Lance Chaney
Lance Chaney
| Jan 19, 2021
The price is very reasonable for gaming
5/5

A bargain processor that provides the performance of a current generation. The D series means this processor does not support visual processing, so you need to have a graphics card (which you always should if you play games). It is almost $100 cheaper than the i5 9 series versions, but it's hard to beat the performance. I am so happy to have received this package.

Gabriela Riggs
Gabriela Riggs
| May 03, 2021
A CPU like this is one of the best you could possibly use
5/5

I'm impressed with how strong this little guy is. I strongly suspect that it will do well in gaming compared to my Ryzen 5 2600. It took a little while for the package to arrive. CPU is one of the best that I have had in a long time. It is as good as any I have used until now. I just wanted to say if you want an excellent CPU at a reasonable price, this is the one to get. No matter what kind of game you throw at it, it will excel!.

Molly Day
Molly Day
| Apr 08, 2021

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