The Core i5-9400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $25.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-3770
- Up to 24% cheaper – $80.00 vs $105.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-3770 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$105
76%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
82%
Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-3770 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-3770 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-3770 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $278.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
