Intel Core i5-9400
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 2.9 - 4.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $139.99 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-9400
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
2.9 - 4.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$139.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-9400 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks span 2.9GHz base to 4.1GHz boost. 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.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Its $139.99 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| 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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