Intel Core i5-9400
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 2.9 - 4.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $82.77 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-9400
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
2.9 - 4.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$82.77
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-9400 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Clocks run from 2.9GHz base to 4.1GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $82.77, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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