Intel Core i5-8400 vs Intel Core i7-4770
31.1Single-core23.7
28.6Multi-core25.6
27.2Gaming23.8
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-84003 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-8400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 29 to 24.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+7) and gaming (+3). Intel Core i7-4770 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 i5-8400
- Stronger Single-core score: 31 vs 24
- Stronger Multi-core score: 29 vs 26
- Stronger gaming score: 27 vs 24
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- 21% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
- 14% higher iGPU clock: 1,200 MHz vs 1,050 MHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 8+33% |
| Base clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB+13% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,200 MHz+14% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,370+16%Top 75% | 1,180Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,900+26%Top 78% | 3,900Top 86% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,150+19%Top 75% | 970Top 91% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,400+39%Top 77% | 4,600Top 85% |
| PassMark | 9,200+18%Top 80% | 7,800Top 86% |
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