The Core i5-7400 is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6500TE and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $2.17 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-6500TE
- Up to 1% cheaper – $159.99 vs $162.16
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6500TE for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€162.16
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
100%
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Average FPS
179
98%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, €
€159.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
100%
Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6500TE in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6500TE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6500TE in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6500TE |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 11th, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
