Core i5-9500F

Name: Intel Core i5-9500F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.1 (31 reviews)

6 cores · 6 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on FCLGA1151.

4.1 · 31 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.4 GHz

L3 cache

9 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming6

Productivity6

Single-core6

Multi-core25

Power efficiency5

Lab scores

Performance score6

Cores6

Threads6

Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p13 fps

1440p11 fps

4K7 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 6
Threads: 6

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.0 GHz
Boost clock: 4.4 GHz
Multiplier: 30
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 1.5 MB
L3 cache: 9 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $192

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for being a solid, affordable performer that runs cool on a stock cooler. The main gripe is the lack of integrated graphics, which is a hassle for troubleshooting.

Pros

Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
Stays cool even under moderate loads
Plays older games at high settings easily
Works with cheap LGA1151 motherboards

Cons

Locked to its stock speeds
No integrated graphics at all
Only six threads for multitasking

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-9500F

A workhorse six-core Coffee Lake CPU from 2019, notable for its low power draw but lacking integrated graphics.

Get it if you need a cheap, no-fuss CPU for a basic office PC or light gaming on a tight budget. Skip it if you want modern multitasking speed or any integrated graphics, since this chip lacks both.