Core i5-9400T vs Core i7-3770

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.14
Core i5-9400T
2018
6 cores / 6 threads, 35 Watt
5.42
+30.9%

Core i5-9400T outperforms Core i7-3770 by a substantial 31% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13161091
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.974.10
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 September 2018 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$182
Current price$87 (0.3x MSRP)$84 (0.5x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-9400T has 38% better value for money than i7-3770.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads86
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus supportno data4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)9 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data-
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPXno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Core i5-9400T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-3770 4.14
i5-9400T 5.42
+30.9%

Core i5-9400T outperforms Core i7-3770 by 31% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-3770 6411
i5-9400T 8389
+30.9%

Core i5-9400T outperforms Core i7-3770 by 31% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-3770 671
i5-9400T 1138
+69.6%

Core i5-9400T outperforms Core i7-3770 by 70% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-3770 2302
i5-9400T 3934
+70.9%

Core i5-9400T outperforms Core i7-3770 by 71% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.14 5.42
Integrated graphics card 1.17 3.08
Recency 29 April 2012 1 September 2018
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 6
Cost $294 $182
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i5-9400T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770 in performance tests.


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