How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-8400 scores 29/100 overall; Intel Core i7-4770K scores 24.9/100. Intel Core i5-8400 wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-4770K wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-8400 and the Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i5-8400 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 31 vs 25; 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB; Lower launch price: $182 vs $339. Intel Core i7-4770K advantages: 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6; 25% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-8400 or Intel Core i7-4770K?

Intel Core i5-8400 launched cheaper at $182, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-4770K.

Intel Core i5-8400 vs Intel Core i7-4770K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-8400

$182

Intel

Intel Core i7-4770K

$339

31.1Single-core24.8

28.6Multi-core25.7

27.2Gamingspec-based23.8

14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-84003 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-8400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 29 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+3). Intel Core i7-4770K 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 25
100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
Lower launch price: $182 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K

33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
25% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-8400 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770K
Announced	2017	2013
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1150
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W+23%	84 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-8400 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770K
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	6	8+33%
Base clock	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+25%
Boost clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB+50%	1 MB
L3 cache	9 MB+13%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-8400 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	1,050 MHz	1,250 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-8400 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770K
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR3-1600
Max memory	64 GB+100%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-8400 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-8400 versus Intel Core i7-4770K
Spec	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i7-4770K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,370+15%Bottom 22%	1,190Bottom 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	4,900+21%Bottom 19%	4,050Bottom 14%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,150+14%Bottom 22%	1,010Bottom 11%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	6,400+41%Bottom 19%	4,550Bottom 11%
PassMark	9,200+15%Bottom 14%	8,000Bottom 11%

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