Intel Core i5-8400 vs Intel Core i7-4770R

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8400 and Intel Core i7-4770R 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).

Intel Core i5-8400

Intel Core i7-4770R

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8400

CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 7 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
Around 3% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
4x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 32 GB
Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2380 vs 2179
Around 40% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9235 vs 6620
Around 14% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1048 vs 921
Around 36% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4580 vs 3366
5.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 73.097 vs 14.135
Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.752 vs 0.733
Around 2% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.767 vs 3.704
Around 86% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 10.333 vs 5.567
Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3900 vs 3654
Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3900 vs 3654

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	5 January 2017 vs June 2013
Number of cores	6 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.00 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 22 nm
L3 cache	9 MB vs 6144 KB (shared)
Maximum memory size	128 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2380 vs 2179
PassMark - CPU mark	9235 vs 6620
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1048 vs 921
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	4580 vs 3366
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	73.097 vs 14.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.752 vs 0.733
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	3.767 vs 3.704
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	10.333 vs 5.567
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3900 vs 3654
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3900 vs 3654

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4770R

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more threads: 8 vs 6
2.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 15.314 vs 5.68
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1868 vs 1826
Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6667 vs 6201
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1868 vs 1826
Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6667 vs 6201

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of threads	8 vs 6
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	15.314 vs 5.68
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1868 vs 1826
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	6667 vs 6201
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1868 vs 1826
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	6667 vs 6201

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8400
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4770R

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2380

2179

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

9235

6620

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1048

921

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

4580

3366

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.68

15.314

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

73.097

14.135

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.752

0.733

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.767

3.704

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

10.333

5.567

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1826

1868

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3900

3654

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6201

6667

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1826

1868

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3900

3654

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6201

6667

Name	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770R
PassMark - Single thread mark	2380	2179
PassMark - CPU mark	9235	6620
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1048	921
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	4580	3366
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	3633
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.68	15.314
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	73.097	14.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.752	0.733
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	3.767	3.704
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	10.333	5.567
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1826	1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3900	3654
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	6201	6667
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1826	1868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3900	3654
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	6201	6667

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770R
Essentials
Architecture codename	Coffee Lake	Crystal Well
Launch date	5 January 2017	June 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$190
Place in performance rating	1142	1151
Price now	$259
Processor Number	i5-8400	i7-4770R
Series	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status	Launched	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	13.28
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.80 GHz	3.20 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	5 GT/s DMI2
L1 cache	256 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	9 MB	6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	66 °C
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.00 GHz	3.90 GHz
Number of cores	6	4
Number of threads	6	8
Die size		177 mm
Number of QPI Links		0
Transistor count		1400 million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	41.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR3 and DDR3L 1333/1600 at 1.5V
Graphics
Device ID	0x3E92	0xD22
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	200 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.05 GHz	1.30 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics 5200
Execution Units		40
Graphics max frequency		1.3 GHz
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3	3
DisplayPort
eDP
HDMI
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	11.2/12
OpenGL	4.5	4.3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 32mm x 1.65mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1151	FCBGA1364
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	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
Anti-Theft technology
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
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® My WiFi technology
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)