Intel Core i5-9400F: Overview
The Intel Core i5-9400F is a six-core, six-thread desktop processor with a 2.9 GHz base clock and a maximum turbo frequency of up to 4.10 GHz. It has 9 MB of cache and is built on the Coffee Lake-R architecture for the Socket LGA 1151 platform. Its thermal design power (TDP) is 65 W.
Key Specifications
The processor supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The officially supported memory speed is 2666 MT/s. Because the 9400F is a desktop part without integrated graphics, it requires a discrete graphics card for display output. Buyers should check socket compatibility before selecting a motherboard.
| Specification | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz |
| Max Turbo | Up to 4.10 GHz |
| Cache | 9 MB |
| Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Memory Type | DDR4, dual-channel |
| Max Officially Supported Memory Speed | 2666 MT/s |
| TDP | 65 W |
Typical Use Cases
The 9400F is used in desktop PCs for office work, general computing, media playback and light-to-moderate multitasking. Systems built around it are often paired with a discrete GPU for gaming and graphics tasks.
Thinvent Alternatives
The Thinvent range does not include the Intel Core i5-9400F. Thinvent products use newer Intel Core i5 processors, including the Core i5-1240P (12th generation), the Core 5 120U (14th generation) and the Core i5-1335U (13th generation). These processors are supplied in compact industrial and mini PC form factors rather than desktop tower builds. They are suited to industrial control, kiosks, digital signage, thin client deployments and space-constrained installations.
Thinvent Products with Intel Core i5 Processors
The Thinvent range includes the following Intel Core i5 systems:
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache). Configurations include 16 GB or 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB or 1 TB SSD, Dual LAN options, and Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS or no operating system.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U (10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache) and 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD, Dual Band WiFi, Windows 11 Pro.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache) and 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro.
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Thinvent 15" Industrial Panel PC with Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 MB cache), 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD, Dual Band WiFi, Windows 11 Pro.
Each model comes with a 12V 7A adapter. Options for WiFi and operating system vary by model.
