Now this is very interesting. A dual core i3-7350K easily equaling, if not beating the quad core i5-7400.
Remember, the K version is an unlocked processor, which means the dual core i3-7350K can be overclocked beyond the 4.2GHz boost. There have been reports that it can easily reach 5.0GHz with rock solid stability. The quad core i5-7400 however is locked, and therefore can not go past the 4.5GHz boost. So do the math …
According to Linus, they ran Intel Core i3-7350K at 4.2GHz Boost, with the Core i5-7400 at similar speeds, both were installed a Z270 motherboard. The below screenshots are taken from the video by LinusTtechTips. Buy now at Amazon – https://goo.gl/LnK9FY
Dual Core versus Quad Core Kaby Lake Processors
Overall, it looks like the dual core i3-7350K (unlocked version) offers some serious performance over the quad core i5-7400.
Gaming Performance
No real difference in gaming performance between the dual core i3-7350K and the quad core i5-7400.
In conclusion … if you’re an overclocker on a budget, and would like to play the latest games, as well as occasionally run some applications, then the Intel Core i3-7350K is a superb chip to have. It offers dual core with 4 threads at a price which just ROCKS! Only $180-200.00!!
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