The Core i5-9400F is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i7-7700, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €88.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
The Core i7-7700 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i7-7700
- Up to 27% cheaper – €234.02 vs €322.24
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-7700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€322.24
72%
Value, €/FPS
€1.73/FPS
72%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€234.02
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
100%
Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-7700 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 i5-9400F vs Core i7-7700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-7700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
