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Core i5-9400 vs Core i7-7820X

Core i5-9400 vs Core i7-7820X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400

Buy for $160.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-7820X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $375 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400

Buy for $160.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-7820X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $375 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7820X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7820X is 480 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9400.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400

  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-7820X - $160.91 vs $375.0
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-7820X - $0.21 vs $0.48 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X

  • Performs up to 0% better in Valorant than Core i5-9400 - 776 vs 773 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400 - 16 vs 6 threads
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

773

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.21/FPS

100%

Price, $

$160.91

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400

Buy for $160.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

776

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.48/FPS

43%

Price, $

$375

42%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7820X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $375 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo
Core i5-9400

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1384

98%

Multi-Core

4795

61%

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1411

100%

Multi-Core

7849

100%

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Intel Core i5-9400

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Intel Core i7-7820X Logo

Intel Core i7-7820X

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameSkylake-E/EP
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
6Threads
16
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
65 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
29.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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