Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-7500
30.4Single-core27.9
32.2Multi-core23.8
36Gaming23.1
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-104001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.6 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+13) and Multi-core (+8). Intel Core i5-7500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- Stronger Multi-core score: 32 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 23
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 110% higher PassMark: 12,600 vs 6,000
- 103% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 3,950
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 17% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz+17% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+13% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390+8%Top 73% | 1,290Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800+71%Top 70% | 3,400Top 89% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100+3%Top 80% | 1,070Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000+103%Top 71% | 3,950Top 91% |
| PassMark | 12,600+110%Top 73% | 6,000Top 92% |
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