Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7400 is 1877 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Performs up to 3% better in Halo Infinite than Core i7-3930K - 158 vs 153 FPS
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$188.62 vs CA$499.0
- Up to 63% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i7-3930K - CA$1.19 vs CA$3.26 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 87 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
158
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.19/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$188.62
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-7400 |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |