The Core i7-3770K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400F and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's €9.77 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- 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
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 3% cheaper – €322.24 vs €332.01
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-9400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
92%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, €
€332.01
97%
Value, €/FPS
€1.93/FPS
90%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€322.24
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.73/FPS
100%
Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-9400F 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 i7-3770K vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $313.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
