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Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-9400F

Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-9400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77768 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Intel Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics - 2.9 GHz (BX80684I59400F)

Buy for CA$179.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77768 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77768 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Intel Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics - 2.9 GHz (BX80684I59400F)

Buy for CA$179.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77768 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9400F on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 735 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9400F.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-9400F - 148 vs 141 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 8 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F

  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$179.34 vs CA$304.95
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

148

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$304.95

58%

FPS Winner

Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77768 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

141

95.27027027027027%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$179.34

100%

Intel Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics - 2.9 GHz (BX80684I59400F)

Buy for CA$179.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77768 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

100%

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

87.71483131763208%

Multi-Core

4834

94.69147894221351%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i5-9400F Logo

Intel Core i5-9400F

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Jan 8th, 2019
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
91 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
42.0x
Multiplier29.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-7700K or Core i5-9400F

Far Cry 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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