Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K is 938 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8400.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i5-8400 - 236 vs 233 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 - 16 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - CA$210.0 vs CA$330.0
- Up to 36% better value when playing Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i7-10700K - CA$0.9 vs CA$1.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
236
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.4/FPS
64%
Price, CA$
CA$330
63%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$330 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18530 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
233
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.9/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$210 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18531 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10700K | vs | Intel Core i5-8400 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 6 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |