The Core i9-7980XE is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7980XE
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 36 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 65 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-7400
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
142
100%
Min 1% FPS
95
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
128
90%
Min 1% FPS
82
86%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-7980XE 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
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-7400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7980XE vs Core i5-7400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7980XE
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
18-core
100%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
22%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7980XE | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
24.75 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
