Performance comparison: which is faster?
Core i5-4670 (Intel, 2014) and Core i5-7400 (Intel, 2017) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: i5-4670 is about 2.9% faster
The sockets differ (LGA1150 / LGA1151), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | i5-4670 | i5-7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 7,200 | 7,000 |
| Generation | 4th Gen | 7th Gen |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 590 | Radeon RX 590 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | i5-4670 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | i5-7400 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
i5-4670 is about 2.9% higher by score (i5-4670: 7200 points / i5-7400: 7000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
i5-4670 is 4th Gen, while i5-7400 is 7th Gen.The sockets differ (LGA1150 / LGA1151), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 590 pairs well with i5-4670 and Radeon RX 590 pairs well with i5-7400. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
