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Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

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Updated 74016 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN schwarz

Buy for 131.91 on Amazon

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Updated 74015 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74016 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN schwarz

Buy for 131.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74015 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400F is 1552 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 11% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i7-8700K - 146 vs 132 FPS
  • Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - €131.91 vs €321.4
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

132

90.41095890410958%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€321.4

41%

Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74016 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

146

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€131.91

100%

FPS Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN schwarz

Buy for 131.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74015 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

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Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

72.20447284345049%

Multi-Core

6443

72.31200897867565%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

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Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Intel Core i5-12400F

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-8700K or Core i5-12400F

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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