Intel Core i5-8400 vs Intel Core i7-7700
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8400 and Intel Core i7-7700 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 i5-8400
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- Around 13% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Around 7% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9238 vs 8648
- Around 13% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4580 vs 4044
- Around 19% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3633 vs 3043
- Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.752 vs 0.743
- Around 25% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.767 vs 3.004
- Around 42% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 10.333 vs 7.298
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| L3 cache | 9 MB vs 8 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 64 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9238 vs 8648 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4580 vs 4044 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3633 vs 3043 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.752 vs 0.743 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.767 vs 3.004 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.333 vs 7.298 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7700
- 2 more threads: 8 vs 6
- Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.20 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2454 vs 2382
- Around 1% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1059 vs 1048
- Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.912 vs 5.68
- Around 27% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 93.066 vs 73.097
- Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1967 vs 1826
- Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6644 vs 6201
- Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1967 vs 1826
- Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6644 vs 6201
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 6 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz vs 4.00 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2454 vs 2382 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1059 vs 1048 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.912 vs 5.68 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 93.066 vs 73.097 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1967 vs 1826 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3914 vs 3900 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6644 vs 6201 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1967 vs 1826 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3914 vs 3900 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6644 vs 6201 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8400
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7700
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| Name | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-7700 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2382 | 2454 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9238 | 8648 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1048 | 1059 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4580 | 4044 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3633 | 3043 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.68 | 5.912 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 73.097 | 93.066 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.752 | 0.743 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.767 | 3.004 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.333 | 7.298 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1826 | 1967 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3900 | 3914 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6201 | 6644 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1826 | 1967 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3900 | 3914 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6201 | 6644 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-7700 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Launch date | 5 January 2017 | 3 January 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $190 | $303 |
| Place in performance rating | 1144 | 1126 |
| Price now | $259 | $309.99 |
| Processor Number | i5-8400 | i7-7700 |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 13.28 | 10.22 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.80 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 6 | 8 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E92 | 0x5912 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 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® UHD Graphics 630 | Intel® HD Graphics 630 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
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 |
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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| 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) | ||
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