Average Bench: 49.7% (801st of 1442)

Based on 49 user benchmarks.  Device: 1F8BFBFF000906E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7400 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 29%Average: 49.7% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-7400 averaged 50.3% 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. Single Core Speed 92.6Pts
Avg. Memory Latency 61.1Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-7400 is 43.5%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-7400 performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 226Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 228Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 49 samples)
Min Avg Max
24.4 Memory 61.1 87.3
60.8 1-Core 92.6 111
51.3 2-Core 179 218
61.6% 111 Pts
Min Avg Max
106 4-Core 221 426
99.4 8-Core 228 426
29.9% 225 Pts
Min Avg Max
120 64-Core 226 421
14% 226 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 69.8
1-Core 99
2-Core 199
68% 122 Pts
4-Core 337
8-Core 330
45% 334 Pts
64-Core 364
22% 364 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 64.7
1-Core 91.1
2-Core 187
63% 114 Pts
4-Core 329
8-Core 312
43% 321 Pts
64-Core 334
21% 334 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 69.2
1-Core 104
2-Core 206
70% 126 Pts
4-Core 273
8-Core 305
38% 289 Pts
64-Core 302
19% 302 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 71.2
1-Core 98.8
2-Core 191
68% 120 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 183
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 71.1
1-Core 66.7
2-Core 142
55% 93.2 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 198
25% 191 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 70.8
1-Core 98.9
2-Core 192
68% 121 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 184
25% 186 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 67.6
1-Core 104
2-Core 200
69% 124 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 198
26% 196 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 53.7
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 137
52% 90.2 Pts
4-Core 203
8-Core 209
27% 206 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Memory 44
1-Core 95.4
2-Core 195
58% 112 Pts
4-Core 191
8-Core 194
26% 192 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
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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
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
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

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