Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-7400 vs AMD FX-8170
Intel
Intel Core i5-7400
Intel Socket 1151
3300 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2016
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD FX-8170
AMD Socket AM3+
3900 MHz
8 cores
Oct 2012
DESKTOP
Summary
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7400
- 60 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD FX-8170.
- Higher theoretical gaming performance, based on raw specifications plus core architecture.
Reasons to consider the AMD FX-8170
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-7400
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-7400 | AMD FX-8170 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| vPro | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4a | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| AES | | |
| CVT16 | | |
| EVP | | |
| FMA4 | | |
| XOP | | |
| Turbo Core | | |
| HT3.1 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-7400 | AMD FX-8170 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | AMD Bulldozer |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Zambezi |
| Release Date | Sep 2016 | Oct 2012 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-7400 | AMD FX-8170 |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-7400 | AMD FX-8170 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 8192 KB |
| L3 Cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-7400 | AMD FX-8170 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | unknown |
| Package | | uPGA |
| Die Size | unknown | 315mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-7400 | AMD FX-8170 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3300 MHz | 3900 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | 4500 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | 1.45 V |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-74003960 points
- AMD FX-81702655 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-740015840 points
- AMD FX-817015094 points
Points - higher is better