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Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-8400

Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-8400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

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Updated 73990 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores Up to 4.0 Ghz Lga 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$175.26 on Amazon

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Updated 73991 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73990 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores Up to 4.0 Ghz Lga 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$175.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73991 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-8400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3770K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8400 is 1985 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3770K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K

  • 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

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400

  • Performs up to 3% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-3770K - 163 vs 158 FPS
  • Up to 50% cheaper than Core i7-3770K - CA$175.26 vs CA$350.0
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i7-3770K - 65 vs 77 Watts
This is a free version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

158

96.93251533742331%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$350

50%

Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73990 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

163

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$175.26

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores Up to 4.0 Ghz Lga 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$175.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73991 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

707

52.25424981522543%

Multi-Core

2469

52.000842459983154%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1353

100%

Multi-Core

4748

100%

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo

Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Core i5-8400

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Ivy BridgeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier28.0x
Intel HD 4000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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