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: 2288 vs 2082
- Around 47% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8075 vs 5475
- 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 37% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2838 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 | 2288 vs 2082 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 8075 vs 5475 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 978 vs 881 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3792 vs 2786 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2838 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
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) |
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Name | Intel Core i5-7400 | Intel Core i7-6700 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2082 | 2288 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 5475 | 8075 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 881 | 978 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2786 | 3792 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2078 | 2838 |
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 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | January 2017 | 5 August 2015 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $202 | $303 |
Place in performance rating | 1398 | 1399 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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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 |
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DirectX | 12 | 12 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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™) |