Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i7-7700K
28.6Single-core34.5
32.5Multi-core28
36Gamingspec-based27.5
9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.2 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 i5-10400F
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 28
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 52% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,219 vs 5,400
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $173 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- Stronger single-core score: 35 vs 29
- 45% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+45% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,520Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,950Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,114Bottom 19% | 1,180+6%Bottom 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,219+52%Bottom 27% | 5,400Bottom 17% |
| PassMark | 12,094+25%Bottom 19% | 9,700Bottom 16% |
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