AMD Ryzen 5 1400 vs Intel Core i5-7400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1400, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-7400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Name Intel Core i5-7400
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 7
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1400 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7400 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-7400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
95 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
200 $ Release price 220 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
13837
13837
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
11124
11124

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3732
3732
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3703
3703

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3068
3068
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2803
2803

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1909
1909
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1444
1444

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
731
731
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
564
564

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
623.6
623.6
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
526.2
526.2