The Core i5-7400 is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $15.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700
- Up to 8% cheaper – $165.00 vs $180.01
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i5-7400 vs Ryzen 7 1700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$180.01
91%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
94%
Core i5-7400 vs Ryzen 7 1700 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
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+2
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High
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+1
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Very High
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+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7400 vs Ryzen 7 1700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7400 vs Ryzen 7 1700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
