Core i5-7400 vs Core i7-4770
The Core i5-7400 is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-7400 is 4% faster (26 vs 25).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-7400 65 W, Core i7-4770 84 W; the Core i5-7400 delivers 34% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-7400 is 4 years newer (2017 vs 2013).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-7400 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 26 | 25 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 84 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |