Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 3476 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - CA$127.87 vs CA$299.95
- Up to 45% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-12700KF - CA$0.18 vs CA$0.33 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 32% better in Valorant than Core i5-3450 - 919 vs 696 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 20 vs 4 threads
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
696
75%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.18/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$127.87
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$127.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 81 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
919
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.33/FPS
54%
Price, CA$
CA$299.95
42%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$299.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 81 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |