How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10400 scores 32.6/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-10400 wins 15 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10400 and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-10400 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 23; Stronger multi-core score: 32 vs 25; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 95% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 4,100; 80% higher PassMark: 12,600 vs 7,000; Lower launch price: $182 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 17% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10400 or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-10400 launched cheaper at $182, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-10400

$182

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

30.4Single-core22.5

32.2Multi-core24.5

36Gamingspec-based23.8

15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-104001 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-10400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.6 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+8). Intel Core i7-3770 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 single-core score: 30 vs 23
Stronger multi-core score: 32 vs 25
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
95% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 4,100
80% higher PassMark: 12,600 vs 7,000
Lower launch price: $182 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

17% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2020	2012
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1155
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W+16%	77 W
Max turbo power	134 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+50%	8
Base clock	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+17%
Boost clock	4.3 GHz+10%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB+50%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,390+26%Bottom 23%	1,100Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,800+63%Bottom 27%	3,550Bottom 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,100+12%Bottom 16%	980Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,000+95%Bottom 25%	4,100Bottom 10%
PassMark	12,600+80%Bottom 19%	7,000Bottom 9%

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