Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 275 days older than the cheaper Core i5-8400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$210.0 vs CA$359.88
- Up to 37% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i7-7700K - CA$0.97 vs CA$1.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 7% better in F1 23 than Core i5-8400 - 232 vs 216 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
216
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.97/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$210 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11600 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
232
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
62%
Price, CA$
CA$359.88
58%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$359.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11600 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8400 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |