Intel Core i7-3770 vs Intel Core i5-2400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-3770 or Intel Core i7-3770 – 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 Intel Core i7-3770 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 2000
3 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3770 Name Intel Core i5-2400
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3770 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-2400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3770 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-2400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
128 Shaders 48
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
22 nm Technology 32 nm
11.0 Direct X 10.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 6
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
7 Generation 6
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
 
 

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.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG No
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3770 is manufactured using a 22 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 i5-2400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
240 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
13296
13296
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
7286
7286

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3650
3650
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2011
2011

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3424
3424
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2729
2729

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3351
3351
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2345
2345

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2418
2418
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1778
1778

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1828
1828
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1230
1230

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1419
1419
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
863
863

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
820
820
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
615
615

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
732
732
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
598
598

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
669
669
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
355
355

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
298
298
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
253
253

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
134
134
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
114
114