Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7400 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7400 is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Performs up to 3% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-2500 - 169 vs 164 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i5-7400 - €35.61 vs €197.5
- Up to 81% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-7400 - €0.22 vs €1.17 per FPS
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Buy for €197.5 on Amazon
In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
164
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€35.61
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 220 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7400 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |