Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i5-7400

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-9700K and Intel Core i5-7400 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 i7-9700K

Intel Core i5-7400

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-9700K

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 8 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 40% higher clock speed: 4.90 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2x 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 38% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2877 vs 2086
2.6x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 14468 vs 5478
Around 48% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1306 vs 881
2.7x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 7386 vs 2786
2.8x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5869 vs 2078
2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.136 vs 3.523
2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 195.695 vs 74.155
2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.105 vs 0.441
2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.449 vs 2.201
2.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 15.67 vs 5.905
Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2156 vs 1706
Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2156 vs 1706

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	October 2018 vs January 2017
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	8 vs 4
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.90 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
L1 cache	64K (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256K (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	12 MB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared)
Maximum memory size	128 GB vs 64 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2877 vs 2086
PassMark - CPU mark	14468 vs 5478
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1306 vs 881
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	7386 vs 2786
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	5869 vs 2078
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	9.136 vs 3.523
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	195.695 vs 74.155
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.105 vs 0.441
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	5.449 vs 2.201
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	15.67 vs 5.905
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2156 vs 1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2156 vs 1706

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7400

Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
2.7x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3128 vs 1155
2.8x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5712 vs 2066
2.7x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3128 vs 1155
2.8x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5712 vs 2066

Specifications (specs)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 95 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3128 vs 1155
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	5712 vs 2066
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3128 vs 1155
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	5712 vs 2066

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-9700K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-7400

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2877

2086

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

14468

5478

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1306

881

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

7386

2786

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

5869

2078

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

9.136

3.523

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

195.695

74.155

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.105

0.441

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.449

2.201

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

15.67

5.905

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2156

1706

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1155

3128

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2066

5712

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2156

1706

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1155

3128

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2066

5712

Name	Intel Core i7-9700K	Intel Core i5-7400
PassMark - Single thread mark	2877	2086
PassMark - CPU mark	14468	5478
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1306	881
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	7386	2786
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	5869	2078
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	9.136	3.523
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	195.695	74.155
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.105	0.441
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	5.449	2.201
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	15.67	5.905
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2156	1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1155	3128
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2066	5712
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2156	1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1155	3128
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2066	5712

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-9700K	Intel Core i5-7400
Essentials
Architecture codename	Coffee Lake	Kaby Lake
Launch date	October 2018	January 2017
Place in performance rating	1342	1344
Price now	$409.99	$208.31
Processor Number	i7-9700K	i5-7400
Series	9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Value for money (0-100)	12.64	10.39
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$202
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.60 GHz	3.00 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache	64K (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256K (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	12 MB (shared)	6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.90 GHz	3.50 GHz
Number of cores	8	4
Number of threads	8	4
Unlocked
Number of QPI Links		0
Memory
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
Device ID	0x3E98	0x5912
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.20 GHz	1.00 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 GHz
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3	3
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
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Compatibility
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)	95 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015D (130W)	PCG 2015C (65W)
Low Halogen Options Available
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)