i3-1110G4 vs i5-7400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7400
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.46
+29.1%
Core i3-1110G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.68

Core i5-7400 outperforms Core i3-1110G4 by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15451706
Place by popularity42not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.93no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency5.0216.84
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$182no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s2 GT/s
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache256 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1598
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7400 3.46
+29.1%
i3-1110G4 2.68

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-7400 5470
+29.1%
i3-1110G4 4236

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.46 2.68
Recency 3 January 2017 2 September 2020
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i5-7400 has a 29.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-1110G4, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1110G4 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-7400 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1110G4 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7400 and Core i3-1110G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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