Intel Core i5-2400 vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i5-2400 vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, rendering, programming, streaming, video editing. Here is all information from several benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like AIDA64, Dolphin Emulator, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, MATLAB, Blender, WPrime, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, Gears 5, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, 3DMark, VeraCrypt, UserBenchmark, Handbrake, PassMark, RealBench, 7zip, Prime95, SuperPi, PCMark 10, DaVinci Resolve Studio.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-7700HQ 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 i7-7700HQ

52%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-7700HQ is 1% better than Core i5-2400. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-2400

51%

Core i7-7700HQ

52%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	90.5	92.0
Valorant	102.9	104.6
Cyberpunk 2077	57.6	58.6
Apex Legends	96.7	98.3
Call of Duty Warzone	77.2	78.4
Overwatch	83.3	84.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	71.0	72.1
DOOM Eternal	51.4	52.3
Warzone	80.2	81.6
Assassin's Creed	86.4	87.8
Valheim	85.4	86.8

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 computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance 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 i7-7700HQ

74%

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 i7-7700HQ is more energy efficient than the Core i5-2400 since it has less power consumption: 95W vs. 45W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video rendering or video editing, machine learning, programming, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages 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 i7-7700HQ
Cinbench 15 Single-core	104	162
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	378	762
Cinbench 20 Single-core	267	390
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	941	1701
Cinbench 23 Single-core	635	961
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	2350	4271

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

	Intel Core i5-2400	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Single-Core	1589	2053
Multi-Core	3799	7006

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

	Intel Core i5-2400	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Single-Core	756	1009
Multi-Core	2483	3936

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. 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, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. The economy are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-2400	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Announcement date	October 01, 2010	October 01, 2016
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1440
Core name	Sandy Bridge	Kaby Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	2	7
Turbo Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.8 MHz
Frequency	3.1 MHz	2.8 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	4	8
Bus rate	5 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	32 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	2480 millions	3300 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	95 W	45 W
Memory type	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	21 GB/s	37.5 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	6 MB	6 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
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 i5-2400 is 9% better than Core i7-7700HQ 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: 1
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-7700HQ is better: 31
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i5-2400 and Intel Core i7-7700HQ before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i5-2400 specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-7700HQ specs and review.