The Ryzen 7 2700X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7400, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $5.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- Up to 3% cheaper – $162.16 vs $167.57
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 65 vs 105 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-7400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€167.57
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
98%
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
182
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€162.16
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-7400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-7400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 7 2700X vs Core i5-7400 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
82%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 7 2700X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $329.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 105 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
