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Intel Core i5 7400 Cpu
Intel Core i5 7400
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Intel Core i5 7500 Cpu
Intel Core i5 7500
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Intel Core i5 9600K
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Intel Core i7 9700 Cpu
Intel Core i7 9700
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Introduction Whenever Intel unveils a new generation of processors, enthusiasts tend to focus on the unlocked multiplier models because they're widely used in high-end gaming systems and provide a better indication of the microarchitecture's maximum performance. It's important to not overlook the non-K series, especially since most consumers feel intimidated by the notion of overclocking their processor beyond the default specification. While overclocking these days is a really simple process, doing it properly requires a patient approach through comprehensive stress testing. Whenever discussing the benefits of overclocking with people, I often get asked about the impact in regards to theRead more
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Intel's Core i5-9600K looks to upset the Ryzen 5 2600X as the value chip for the mainstream.Read more
The Core i5-9600K may not have the core-count increases of its higher-priced siblings, but it received a healthy frequency bump over its predecessor, coupled with hardware patches to some vulnerabilities. We already proved that the i7-9700K is the best gaming CPU by Intel. Can the humble Core i5 challenge it in this arena?Read more
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General

Processor socketLGA 1151LGA 1151LGA 1151LGA 1151
Component forPCPCPCPC
Operating modes64-bit64-bit64-bit64-bit

Processor

Clock speed3.0 GHz3.4 GHz3.7 GHz3.0 GHz
Max turbo speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Number of cores4468
Number of threads4468
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W65.0 W95.0 W65.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in0.0 in0.0 in
Bus typeDMI3DMI3DMI3
N/A
Idle statesyesyesyesyes

Integrated Graphics

On-board graphics adapteryesyesyesyes
TypeIntel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
On-board graphics adapter base frequency350.0 MHz350.0 MHz350.0 MHz350.0 MHz
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version12.012.012.012.0

Memory

Cache6 MB6 MB9 MB12 MB
Cache typeSmart CacheSmart CacheSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 2133
  • 2400
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 2133
  • 2400
2666.0 MHz2666.0 MHz
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64.0 GB64.0 GB64.0 GB128.0 GB
Memory types supported by processor
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAMDDR4 SDRAM
Memory channelsDualDualDualDual
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
N/A
N/A
41.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Thermals

Cooler includedyes
N/A
no
N/A
Thermal specification212.0 °F212.0 °F212.0 °F212.0 °F

Features

Thermal monitoring technologiesyesyesyesyes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16161616
Supported instruction sets
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
Execute disable bityesyesyesyes
Scalability1S1S1S1S

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