The Core i5-7400 is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-6600T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $130.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
The Core i5-6600T is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-6600T
- Up to 72% cheaper – $49.99 vs $180.01
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6600T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$180.01
27%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
27%
Core i5-6600T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$49.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6600T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6600T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-6600T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-6600T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6600T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
