i7-1065G7 vs i5-9400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9400
2018
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
5.90
+13.5%
Core i7-1065G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.20

Core i5-9400 outperforms Core i7-1065G7 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9400 and Core i7-1065G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11141199
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.52no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i7
Power efficiency8.5919.68
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 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 i5-9400 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads68
Base clock speed2.9 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplier2913
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9400 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 i5-9400 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 i5-9400 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 i5-9400 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 i5-9400 and Core i7-1065G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9400 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9400 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+Yes, at 120Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096 x 2304
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9400 and Core i7-1065G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9400 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.

i5-9400 5.90
+13.5%
i7-1065G7 5.20

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.

i5-9400 9374
+13.4%
i7-1065G7 8265

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.90 5.20
Integrated graphics card 3.09 4.71
Recency 19 October 2018 1 August 2019
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i5-9400 has a 13.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores.

i7-1065G7, on the other hand, has 52.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 months, 33.3% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-9400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1065G7 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-9400 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1065G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-9400 and Core i7-1065G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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