i7-1065G7 vs i5-7400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7400
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.45
Core i7-1065G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.20
+50.7%

Core i7-1065G7 outperforms Core i5-7400 by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15581199
Place by popularity48not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i7
Power efficiency5.0219.68
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$182$426

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate8 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplier3013
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
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 i7-1065G7 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1526
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7. 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++
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7 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 i7-1065G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 630Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+Yes, at 120Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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 3.45
i7-1065G7 5.20
+50.7%

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 5474
i7-1065G7 8266
+51%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.45 5.20
Integrated graphics card 3.11 4.71
Recency 3 January 2017 1 August 2019
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1065G7 has a 50.7% higher aggregate performance score, 51.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1065G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-7400 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1065G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7400 and Core i7-1065G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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