i5-9400 runs at a lower base clock compared to i3-9100f, which offers higher initial performance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop i5-9400 runs at a lower base clock compared to i3-9100f, which offers higher initial performance.

Asiss
Junior Member

02-06-2018, 05:06 AM

The base clock difference reflects manufacturing and performance trade-offs. The i3-9100f uses a higher clock speed to balance power efficiency, while the i5-9400f prioritizes performance with a lower base clock. This isn’t about cost alone but how each chip is optimized for its target use case.

Asiss

02-06-2018, 05:06 AM #1

Cadejoe
Member

02-06-2018, 01:26 PM

Since the TDP remains consistent, the i5 has more cores than the i5. Typically, TDP relates to base clock power, but with this CPU running at base frequency, performance depends more on the design.

Cadejoe

02-06-2018, 01:26 PM #2

Since the TDP remains consistent, the i5 has more cores than the i5. Typically, TDP relates to base clock power, but with this CPU running at base frequency, performance depends more on the design.

Domarus
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02-06-2018, 01:43 PM

Same maximum power (Intel default 65w) limits the number of cores, allowing higher power per core and enabling frequency boosts. Base clock is no longer a constraint on Intel processors, they often ignore it anyway.

Domarus

02-06-2018, 01:43 PM #3

tortadi
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02-11-2018, 03:20 AM

Desktop processors usually have base clocks that are quite flexible, prioritizing performance and boost settings over idle speeds, while idle clocks remain significantly lower.

tortadi

02-11-2018, 03:20 AM #4

Desktop processors usually have base clocks that are quite flexible, prioritizing performance and boost settings over idle speeds, while idle clocks remain significantly lower.