The Core i5-7400 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Core i5-7400 vs Core i9-10940X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
197
96%
Min 1% FPS
135
96%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i9-10940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i9-10940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Cascade Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 14 |
| 4 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
