Intel Core i5-7400 vs Intel Core i7-6700

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-7400 and Intel Core i7-6700 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7400

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
  • Around 41% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 71°C
  • Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3128 vs 3081
  • Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5712 vs 4216
  • Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3128 vs 3081
  • Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5712 vs 4216
Specifications (specs)
Launch date January 2017 vs 5 August 2015
Maximum core temperature 100°C vs 71°C
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 3128 vs 3081
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 5712 vs 4216
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 3128 vs 3081
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 5712 vs 4216

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6700

  • 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
  • Around 14% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
  • Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 10% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2292 vs 2086
  • Around 48% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8093 vs 5478
  • Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 978 vs 881
  • Around 36% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3792 vs 2786
  • Around 36% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2828 vs 2078
  • Around 56% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.51 vs 3.523
  • Around 18% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 87.719 vs 74.155
  • Around 59% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.699 vs 0.441
  • Around 26% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.778 vs 2.201
  • Around 14% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.707 vs 5.905
  • Around 1% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1719 vs 1706
  • Around 1% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1719 vs 1706
Specifications (specs)
Number of threads 8 vs 4
Maximum frequency 4.00 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
L3 cache 8 MB vs 6144 KB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2292 vs 2086
PassMark - CPU mark 8093 vs 5478
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 978 vs 881
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3792 vs 2786
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2828 vs 2078
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.51 vs 3.523
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 87.719 vs 74.155
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.699 vs 0.441
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.778 vs 2.201
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.707 vs 5.905
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1719 vs 1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1719 vs 1706

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-7400
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6700

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2086
2292
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
5478
8093
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
881
978
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
2786
3792
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
2078
2828
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3.523
5.51
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
74.155
87.719
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.441
0.699
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.201
2.778
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.905
6.707
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1706
1719
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3128
3081
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5712
4216
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1706
1719
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3128
3081
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5712
4216
Name Intel Core i5-7400 Intel Core i7-6700
PassMark - Single thread mark 2086 2292
PassMark - CPU mark 5478 8093
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 881 978
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2786 3792
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2078 2828
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 3.523 5.51
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 74.155 87.719
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.441 0.699
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.201 2.778
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 5.905 6.707
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1706 1719
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 3128 3081
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 5712 4216
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1706 1719
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 3128 3081
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 5712 4216

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i5-7400 Intel Core i7-6700

Essentials

Architecture codename Kaby Lake Skylake
Launch date January 2017 5 August 2015
Launch price (MSRP) $202 $303
Place in performance rating 1345 1346
Price now $208.31 $340.56
Processor Number i5-7400 i7-6700
Series 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched Launched
Value for money (0-100) 10.39 8.66
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.00 GHz 3.40 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3 8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) 256 KB
L2 cache 256 KB (per core) 1 MB
L3 cache 6144 KB (shared) 8 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 72 °C
Maximum core temperature 100°C 71°C
Maximum frequency 3.50 GHz 4.00 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of QPI Links 0
Number of threads 4 8

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory size 64 GB 64 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Maximum memory bandwidth 34.1 GB/s

Graphics

Device ID 0x5912 0x1912
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.00 GHz 1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1 GHz 1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB 64 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630 Intel® HD Graphics 530

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3 3
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz 4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA N / A
Max resolution over WiDi 1080p

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 65 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W) PCG 2015C (65W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)