The Core i7-7700T is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6400, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $39.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700T
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6400
- Up to 43% cheaper – $51.06 vs $90.09
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-7700T vs Core i5-6400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€90.09
56%
Value, €/FPS
€0.49/FPS
57%
Core i5-6400
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
180
98%
Min 1% FPS
120
99%
Price, €
€51.06
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.28/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700T vs Core i5-6400 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 i7-7700T vs Core i5-6400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700T vs Core i5-6400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-6400
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
35 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
