Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 654 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9400.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 2% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-9400 - 203 vs 200 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400 - 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - £108.89 vs £247.88
- Up to 56% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-7700K - £0.54 vs £1.22 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for £247.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 123 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
200
98%
Value, £/FPS
£0.54/FPS
100%
Price, £
£108.89
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £108.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 123 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-9400 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |