Intel Core i5-2400 vs Intel Core i7-4770

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i5-2400 vs Intel Core i7-4770 and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, video editing, programming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like PCMark 10, 7zip, Prime95, Handbrake, UserBenchmark, PassMark, Blender, WPrime, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi, RealBench, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 3DMark, VeraCrypt, Furmark, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, MATLAB, AIDA64, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Fallout 76
Grand Theft Auto V
Death Stranding
Valheim
Cyberpunk 2077
Watch Dogs Legion
Apex Legends
Red Dead Redemption 2
DOOM: Eternal
Overwatch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Halo Infinite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Borderlands 3
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Rainbow Six Siege
Last Man Standing
Valorant
Fortnite

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-4770 or Intel Core i5-2400.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-2400

51%

Core i7-4770

52%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-4770 is 1% better than Core i5-2400. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-2400

51%

Core i7-4770

52%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, Ghostrunner, League of Legends (LOL), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Hitman 3, DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	90.5	92.1
Valorant	102.9	104.7
Cyberpunk 2077	57.6	58.6
Apex Legends	96.7	98.4
Call of Duty Warzone	77.2	78.5
Overwatch	83.3	84.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	71.0	72.2
DOOM Eternal	51.4	52.3
Warzone	80.2	81.6
Assassin's Creed	86.4	87.9
Valheim	85.4	86.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-2400

26%

Core i7-4770

38%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-4770 is more energy efficient than the Core i5-2400 as it consumes less power: 95W vs. 84W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-2400	Intel Core i7-4770
Cinbench 15 Single-core	104	141
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	378	690
Cinbench 20 Single-core	267	355
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	941	1349
Cinbench 23 Single-core	635	1102
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	2350	3271

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-2400	Intel Core i7-4770
Single-Core	1589	2149
Multi-Core	3799	7010

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-2400	Intel Core i7-4770
Single-Core	756	974
Multi-Core	2483	4033

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-2400	Intel Core i7-4770
Announcement date	October 01, 2010	April 01, 2013
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1150
Core name	Sandy Bridge	Haswell
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	2	4
Turbo Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.9 MHz
Frequency	3.1 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	4	8
Bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	32 nm	22 nm
Transistors count	2480 millions	2460 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	95 W	84 W
Memory type	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	21 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-4770 is 8% better than Core i5-2400 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-2400 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-4770 is better: 30
All the figures in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i5-2400 and Intel Core i7-4770 before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i5-2400 specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-4770 specs and review.

Intel Core i5-2400 Processor Comparisons
• Vs Core i5-3470
• Vs Core i5-4570
• Vs Core i5-4590
• Vs Core i7-2600
• Vs Core i5-6500
• Vs FX-8350 Eight-Core
• Vs Core i7-8550U
• Vs Core i5-8250U
• Vs Core i7-3770
• Vs Core i7-6700HQ
• Vs Core i5-10210U
• Vs Core i7-7700HQ
• Vs Core i7-10510U
• Vs Core i7-4790
• Vs Ryzen 5 3500U
• Vs Core i5-4460
• Vs Core i5-7200U
• Vs Core i5-8265U
• Vs Ryzen 3 3200G
• Vs Core i5-6200U
• Vs Core i5-8300H
• Vs FX-6300 Six-Core
• Vs Core i5-7400
• Vs Core i7-4770K
• Vs Core i5-7300HQ
• Vs Core i5-5200U
• Vs Core i5-6300U
• Vs Core i3-9100F
• Vs Core i7-7500U
• Vs Core i5-3570K
• Vs Core i5-6400
• Vs Core i7-3630QM
• Vs Core i7-8565U
• Vs Core i3-1005G1
• Vs Core i7-3770K
• Vs Core i5-3210M
• Vs Celeron G5920
• Vs Pentium Gold 7505
• Vs Pentium Gold G6500
• Vs Celeron 6305
• Vs Core i3-9100TE
• Vs Athlon Silver 3050e
• Vs Core i3-1115G4
• Vs Celeron G5905
• Vs Celeron G5900
• Vs Ryzen Embedded R1305G
• Vs Pentium Gold G6605
• Vs Pentium Gold G6505T
• Vs Pentium Gold G6505
• Vs Pentium Gold G6405U
• Vs Pentium Gold G6405T
• Vs Pentium Gold G6405
• Vs Core i3-1110G4
• Vs Core i3-1115GRE
• Vs Core i3-1115G4E
• Vs Athlon Silver 3050GE
• Vs Athlon 300GE
• Vs Athlon 320GE
• Vs A6-9550
• Vs Ryzen 3 3250C
• Vs Athlon PRO 200U
• Vs Athlon PRO 300U
• Vs Core i5-1030NG7
• Vs 3020e
• Vs 3015e
• Vs Core i5-4470S
• Vs Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
• Vs Celeron J3455E
• Vs Pentium Silver J5040
• Vs Pentium Silver N6005
• Vs Pentium Silver N6000
• Vs Pentium N6415
• Vs Pentium J6426
• Vs Pentium Silver A1030
• Vs Pentium N4200E
• Vs Pentium 6805
• Vs Xeon D-1602
• Vs Core i3-10110Y
• Vs Athlon Silver 3050U
• Vs Celeron N5100
• Vs Celeron N4500
• Vs Athlon Silver 3050C
• Vs Celeron N5095
• Vs Celeron N5205U
• Vs Athlon Gold 3150U
• Vs Pentium Silver N5030
• Vs Core i3-L13G4
• Vs Core i5-L16G7
• Vs Pentium Gold G7400
• Vs Pentium Gold G7400E
• Vs Pentium Gold G7400TE
• Vs Pentium Gold G7400T
• Vs Athlon Gold 3150C
• Vs Core i5-7442EQ
• Vs Core i3-8145UE
• Vs Core i3-1000NG4
• Vs Core m3-8100Y
• Vs Core i3-10110U
• Vs Core i5-6287U
• Vs Core i3-7101TE
• Vs Core i5-7287U
• Vs Core i5-6442EQ
• Vs Core i5-8210Y
• Vs Core i3-8145U
• Vs Core i3-7167U
• Vs Core i3-8130U
• Vs Core i7-6660U
• Vs Core i3-8109U
• Vs Core i3-8121U
• Vs Core i7-8500Y
• Vs Pentium Gold G6400
• Vs Core i3-8100
• Vs Core i5-6600K
• Vs Core i3-6100

Intel Core i7-4770 Processor Comparisons
• Vs Core i7-4790
• Vs Ryzen 5 3500U
• Vs Core i7-6700
• Vs Core i7-4790K
• Vs Ryzen 5 2400G
• Vs Core i7-1065G7
• Vs Core i7-6700K
• Vs Ryzen 5 3400G
• Vs Core i5-9400F
• Vs Core i7-7700K
• Vs Core i7-8750H
• Vs Core i5-9600K
• Vs Core i7-9750H
• Vs Ryzen 5 1600
• Vs Core i5-10400
• Vs Core i5-10400F
• Vs Core i7-10750H
• Vs Core i7-8700
• Vs Ryzen 5 2600
• Vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
• Vs Core i7-8700K
• Vs Core i7-7700HQ
• Vs Core i5-10210U
• Vs Core i7-6700HQ
• Vs Core i7-3770
• Vs Core i5-8250U
• Vs FX-8350 Eight-Core
• Vs Core i5-6500
• Vs Core i5-3470
• Vs Core i5-8400
• Vs Core i5-9300H
• Vs Core i7-1165G7
• Vs Core i7-10510U
• Vs Core i7-2600
• Vs Ryzen 7 4700U
• Vs Core i5-4590
• Vs Ryzen 5 3500X
• Vs Core i7-8550U
• Vs Ryzen 5 4500U
• Vs Ryzen 3 3100
• Vs Core i5-1035G1
• Vs Core i5-4570
• Vs Core i5-4460
• Vs Core i5-10300H
• Vs Core i7-7700
• Vs Core i5-1135G7
• Vs Core i5-8265U
• Vs Core i3-10100
• Vs Ryzen 3 3200G
• Vs Core i5-8300H
• Vs FX-6300 Six-Core
• Vs Core i5-7400
• Vs Core i7-4770K
• Vs Core i5-7300HQ
• Vs Core i3-9100F
• Vs Core i7-7500U
• Vs Core i5-3570K
• Vs Core i5-6400
• Vs Core i5-9400
• Vs Core i7-3630QM
• Vs Core i7-8565U
• Vs Core i3-1005G1
• Vs Core i7-3770K
• Vs Ryzen 5 3550H
• Vs Pentium Gold 7505
• Vs Core i5-1145G7
• Vs Core i7-1160G7
• Vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
• Vs Core i3-10320
• Vs Pentium Gold G6500
• Vs Core i3-10100F
• Vs Ryzen 5 3350G
• Vs Core i3-9100TE
• Vs Ryzen 5 3450U
• Vs Core i5-10200H
• Vs Core i3-1115G4
• Vs Core i3-10300T
• Vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
• Vs Core i3-9350K
• Vs Core i5-9300HF
• Vs Ryzen 5 3550U
• Vs Core i3-10305
• Vs Core i3-10305T
• Vs Core i3-10105T
• Vs Core i3-10105
• Vs Core i3-10105F
• Vs Pentium Gold G6605
• Vs Pentium Gold G6505
• Vs Pentium Gold G6405
• Vs Core i3-1110G4
• Vs Core i3-1115GRE
• Vs Core i3-1115G4E
• Vs Core i3-1120G4
• Vs Core i3-1125G4
• Vs Athlon 300GE
• Vs Athlon 320GE
• Vs Ryzen 5 3500C
• Vs Ryzen 7 3700C
• Vs Ryzen 3 5300U
• Vs Ryzen 3 3350U
• Vs Core i5-1030NG7
• Vs Core i3-10100T
• Vs Core i5-8260U
• Vs Ryzen 5 3580U
• Vs Core i7-10610U
• Vs Core i7-10510Y
• Vs Core i5-10310U
• Vs Core i7-8565UC
• Vs Core i7-1060NG7
• Vs Core i5-9400T
• Vs Core i7-8557U
• Vs Core i7-8665UE
• Vs Core i5-8257U
• Vs Core i5-8265UC
• Vs Core i5-8279U
• Vs Core i3-9100T
• Vs Core i3-9320
• Vs Core i7-7820EQ
• Vs Core i3-9300
• Vs Core i7-8705G
• Vs Core i3-8300
• Vs Core i3-9100
• Vs Core i7-8665U
• Vs Core i5-8365U
• Vs Core i3-9300T
• Vs Core i3-9350KF
• Vs Core i3-8100B
• Vs Core i5-8305G
• Vs Core i7-5850EQ
• Vs Core i5-8400T
• Vs Core i3-8300T
• Vs Core i3-8350K
• Vs Core i5-4690K
• Vs Core i5-7500
• Vs Core i3-8100
• Vs Core i5-6600K
• Vs Ryzen 5 4500
• Vs Core i3-6100
• Vs Ryzen 5 5600GE
• Vs Ryzen 3 5300GE
• Vs Ryzen 7 4700GE