Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6800K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6800K is 217 days older than the cheaper Core i5-7400.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Performs up to 1% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-7400 - 125 vs 124 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$196.99 vs CA$210.63
- Up to 6% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-6800K - CA$1.59 vs CA$1.69 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
125
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.69/FPS
94%
Price, CA$
CA$210.63
93%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$210.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 206 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
124
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.59/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$196.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$196.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 206 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i5-7400 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |