Core i5-4670 vs Core i5-7400

Both the Core i5-4670 and Core i5-7400 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-4670 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7400 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-4670 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-4670 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-7400 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4670 scores 5,491 against the Core i5-7400's 5,477 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4670. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,169 vs 1,215, a 3.9% lead for the Core i5-7400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,279 vs 3,517 (7% advantage for the Core i5-7400). L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4670 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7400.

The Core i5-4670 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4670 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-7400 — the Core i5-7400 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-7400 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4670) and 100-series,200-series (Core i5-7400).

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4670) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7400). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4670) and HD Graphics 630 (Core i5-7400) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4670 targets Mid-Range Desktop, Core i5-7400 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-7400 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X.

The Core i5-4670 launched at $213 MSRP, while the Core i5-7400 debuted at $294. At current prices ($65 vs $70), the Core i5-4670 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4670 delivers 84.5 pts/$ vs 78.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-7400 — making the Core i5-4670 the 7.7% better value option.