Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 635 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - €120.06 vs €311.16
- Up to 46% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-12700 - €0.74 vs €1.36 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 40% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-10400 - 228 vs 163 FPS
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
163
71%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Price, €
€120.06
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €120.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2230 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
228
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.36/FPS
54%
Price, €
€311.16
38%
FPS Winner
Buy for €311.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2230 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10400 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |