Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7400 is 2186 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Performs up to 3% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-2600S - 169 vs 164 FPS
- Up to 13% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - €67.44 vs €77.34
- Up to 15% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-2600S - €0.4 vs €0.47 per FPS
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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In Stock
Updated 17626 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
169
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Price, €
€67.44
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i5-7400 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |