Core i5-9400 vs Core i3-5005U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-5005U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.31

Core i5-9400 outperforms Core i3-5005U by a whopping 363% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking21741022
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data15.01
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)19 October 2018 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$275$182
Current price$342 (1.2x MSRP)$143 (0.8x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speed2 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus supportno data4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)9 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size82 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP--
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPXno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 5500Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory16 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency850 MHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-5005U 1.31
i5-9400 6.06
+363%

Core i5-9400 outperforms Core i3-5005U by 363% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-5005U 2021
i5-9400 9371
+364%

Core i5-9400 outperforms Core i3-5005U by 364% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-5005U 617
i5-9400 1381
+124%

Core i5-9400 outperforms Core i3-5005U by 124% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-5005U 1240
i5-9400 4793
+287%

Core i5-9400 outperforms Core i3-5005U by 287% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.31 6.06
Integrated graphics card 1.50 3.08
Recency 1 March 2015 19 October 2018
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 6
Cost $275 $182
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

The Core i5-9400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-5005U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-5005U is a notebook processor while Core i5-9400 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-5005U and Core i5-9400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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