The Core i7-720QM is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400T and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $176.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-720QM
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8400T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 61% cheaper – $113.37 vs $289.95
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 35 vs 45 Watts
Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-8400T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Average FPS
185
92%
Min 1% FPS
131
94%
Price, $
$289.95
39%
Value, $/FPS
$1.56/FPS
36%
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
200
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$113.37
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-8400T 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
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-8400T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-8400T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
67%
Base Frequency
1.6 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-720QM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 23rd, 2009 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| $364.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 45 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
| 1.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
