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Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-9400

Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-9400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)

Buy for 156.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 192 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Intel Core i5-9400 - Processore desktop 6 core fino a 4.1 GHz Turbo LGA1151 serie 300, 65 W Processori 984507

Buy for 228.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 192 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)

Buy for 156.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 192 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Intel Core i5-9400 - Processore desktop 6 core fino a 4.1 GHz Turbo LGA1151 serie 300, 65 W Processori 984507

Buy for 228.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 192 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-9400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7740X is 480 days older than the more expensive Core i5-9400.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X

  • Performs up to 2% better in Saints Row than Core i5-9400 - 165 vs 161 FPS
  • Up to 31% cheaper than Core i5-9400 - €156.88 vs €228.88
  • Up to 33% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i5-9400 - €0.95 vs €1.42 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400 - 8 vs 6 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400

  • Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Saints Row

Saints Row

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

165

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.95/FPS

100%

Price, €

€156.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)

Buy for 156.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 192 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

161

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.42/FPS

66%

Price, €

€228.88

68%

Intel Core i5-9400 - Processore desktop 6 core fino a 4.1 GHz Turbo LGA1151 serie 300, 65 W Processori 984507

Buy for 228.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 192 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1634

100%

Multi-Core

5277

100%

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1384

84%

Multi-Core

4795

90%

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo

Intel Core i7-7740X

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Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Intel Core i5-9400

Jun 26th, 2017Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
4.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
112 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
43.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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