Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6400.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 10% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-6400 - 298 vs 271 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6400 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - CA$158.51 vs CA$299.95
- Up to 43% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-12700KF - CA$0.58 vs CA$1.01 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
298
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.01/FPS
57%
Price, CA$
CA$299.95
52%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$299.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9307 minutes ago
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
271
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.58/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$158.51
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$158.51 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9308 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i5-6400 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |