How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-9400F scores 28.5/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-9400F wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-9400F and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-9400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 23; Stronger multi-core score: 28 vs 25; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; Lower launch price: $157 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6; 17% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-9400F or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-9400F launched cheaper at $157, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-9400F

$157

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

30.1Single-core22.5

27.9Multi-core24.5

27.8Gamingspec-based23.8

14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-9400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.5 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+3). 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 i5-9400F

Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 23
Stronger multi-core score: 28 vs 25
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
Lower launch price: $157 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
17% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-9400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9400F	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2019	2012
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1155
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W+16%	77 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-9400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9400F	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	6	8+33%
Base clock	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+17%
Boost clock	4.1 GHz+5%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB+50%	1 MB
L3 cache	9 MB+13%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-9400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9400F	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	—	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-9400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9400F	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 i5-9400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9400F	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-9400F versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-9400F	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,400+27%Bottom 24%	1,100Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	4,500+27%Bottom 16%	3,550Bottom 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,080+10%Bottom 14%	980Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	5,900+44%Bottom 18%	4,100Bottom 10%
PassMark	9,300+33%Bottom 15%	7,000Bottom 9%

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