Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7400 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7400 is 217 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- 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
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i5-7400 - €127.21 vs €191.69
- Up to 33% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i5-7400 - €0.94 vs €1.41 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400 - 12 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €191.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12306 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
136
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
100%
Price, €
€127.21
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €127.21 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12306 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7400 | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |