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Core i5-7400

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.0GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date: Q1 2017.

Average Bench: 63.5% (524th of 1442)

Based on 234,266 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000906E9, 0F8BFBFF000906E9, BFEBFBFF00010676 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7400 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 43%Average: 63.5% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-7400 averaged 36.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 77.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 92.1Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-7400 is 30.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-7400 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 307Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 303Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 234,266 samples)
Rank 52463.5%
Min Avg Max
44.6 Memory 77.6 90.4
67.8 1-Core 92.1 102
117 2-Core 180 203
67.2% 117 Pts
Min Avg Max
177 4-Core 284 355
211 8-Core 303 363
38.8% 294 Pts
Min Avg Max
203 64-Core 307 368
19% 307 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
75.9% Very good
Memory 83.5
1-Core 105
2-Core 205
75% 131 Pts
4-Core 396
8-Core 396
53% 396 Pts
64-Core 378
23% 378 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
72.7% Very good
Memory 79.7
1-Core 101
2-Core 146
66% 109 Pts
4-Core 377
8-Core 398
51% 388 Pts
64-Core 397
25% 397 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
61.3% Good
Memory 57.6
1-Core 101
2-Core 191
64% 117 Pts
4-Core 380
8-Core 354
50% 367 Pts
64-Core 362
22% 362 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
61.1% Good
Memory 71.7
1-Core 94.4
2-Core 184
66% 117 Pts
4-Core 287
8-Core 323
40% 305 Pts
64-Core 323
20% 323 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
57.5% Above average
Memory 84.1
1-Core 97.1
2-Core 181
70% 121 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 182
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,765,115 CPUs tested

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MSRP ≈ $190 @ launch in Jan '17
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Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B250M BAZOOKA (MS-7A70) - $135

CPU
Core i5-7400Intel  $95Bench 64%, 234,266 samples1,570x
GPU
GTX 1060-3GBNvidia  $119Bench 52%, 627,793 samples519x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples480x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples470x
SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples107x
SSDNow UV400 240GBKingston  $89Bench 71%, 105,079 samples94x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples92x
RAM
Ripjaws V DDR4 2400 C15 2x8GBG.SKILL  $31Bench 71%, 98,777 samples150x
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples131x
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples88x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $480

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-7400 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi5-7400
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$182.00
Clock Speed3.00 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.50 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
QPI Links0
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015C (65W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels2
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,072

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Kaby Lake 7th generation Kaby Lake Core i5 processor...

Added 7 years ago.
USA-User
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9,840

Good (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

if it can run Halo Infinite with a good graphics card, then its good

GBR-User
Avatar level
5,782

Poor

3 months ago.

It's underwhelming, held me back constantly

TUR-User
Avatar level
5,524

Good

4 months ago.

I bought it brand new and it sucks

CAN-User
Avatar level
4,960

Poor

4 days ago.

I use it lol but I know there are way better ones

IND-User
Avatar level
4,780

Good

2 months ago.

I own this chip for for till now from 2018. It's been 5 years but works like a rock.

FRA-User
Avatar level
4,573

Poor

7 months ago.

It's my CPU and it's a good gaming processor

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,950

Good

18 hrs ago.

definitely not enough value for money against ryzen 5

MEX-User
Avatar level
3,728

Good

24 months ago.

price and for 7 fps difference not worth it i7 better i5 7400 way better

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,397

Good

2 years ago.

it is good for such as GTA V or Apex or R6, but not for Cyberpunk or anything like that

KOR-User
Avatar level
3,206

Poor

4 months ago.

its an i5 and it has intel turbo boost

SVK-User
Avatar level
2,452

Poor

8 months ago.

you can buy better for that price

DNK-User
Avatar level
2,212

Good

11 months ago.

Good for me, play all the games I throw at it, (funny my old 2500k do the same)

NZL-User
Avatar level
2,130

Poor

3 years ago.

Works fine for chrome, Csgo and minecraft, But it suffers in newer games Eg: Gta5, Rainbow six siege, Fallout 4 etc.

ARE-User
Avatar level
1,895

Poor

3 years ago.

IPC has greatly improved since the first gen. The only point where it's lacking is in it's number of core where it has only 2 cores and 4 threads.

AZE-User
Avatar level
1,390

Poor

4 years ago.

More expensive than Ryzen 3 and 5 CPUs, has worse performance than even Ryzen 3 2200G, has same or less cores and threads than Ryzen CPUs, overall inferior in every possible way imaginable.

CYP-User
Avatar level
1,354

Good

3 years ago.

expensive..... but it does the job

HND-User
Avatar level
952

Poor

3 years ago.

It's fast, economic and maybe isn't the best but is something to buy and be happy

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

6 years ago.

some thread

evander321
Avatar level
50

Good

4 years ago.

Its still good for gaming but the i5 8400 is much better and performs like an i7 7700

krossblades
Avatar level
42

Poor

3 years ago.

With the price point in mind, I don't feel that a 4 core, 4 thread GPU at 3.0GHz should deserve more that 2-3 stars. It certainly gets the job done when browsing the internet and having another app or two open. The value of the chip is disappointing which sways my opinion on the i5 7400.

francesco_
Avatar level
18

Excellent

6 years ago.

bello e bravo

efejaya
Avatar level
8

Average

9 months ago.

Good for Windows 10.

lordofjava
Avatar level
6

Average

6 years ago.

Decent CPU, would have spent a little extra on a 7600k.

Sadiq04
Avatar level
4

Poor

4 years ago.

More expensive than all Ryzen 3 and 5 CPUs, has less performance than Ryzen 2200G (which costs 80$), has the same/higher amount of cores and threads, overall inferior to Ryzen CPUs in every way - A Ryzen Fanboy

BIGBAMQ
Avatar level
4

Excellent

11 months ago.

i use it in my spare rig with a 1660 super and a z170x gaming 7 gigabyte mobo and it functions well. my main rig is a i7 4790k @ 4.9 and a 1070ti 8gb both on water and it performs way better.

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