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Core i5-12400 vs Core i5-11600KF

Core i5-12400 vs Core i5-11600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Tie

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 129.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 386 minutes ago

vs
FPS Tie

Core i5-11600KF

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel® Core™ i5-11600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 186.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 386 minutes ago

FPS Tie

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 129.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 386 minutes ago

vs
FPS Tie

Core i5-11600KF

3.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel® Core™ i5-11600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 186.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 386 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-11600KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 294 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-11600KF.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Up to 31% cheaper than Core i5-11600KF - $129.34 vs $186.85
  • Up to 31% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-11600KF - $0.70 vs $1.01 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

185

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.70/FPS

100%

Price, €

€129.34

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 129.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 386 minutes ago

Core i5-11600KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

185

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.01/FPS

69%

Price, €

€186.85

69%

Intel® Core™ i5-11600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 186.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 386 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Core i5-11600KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2207

99%

Multi-Core

8857

100%

Core i5-11600KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2221

100%

Multi-Core

8675

98%

Core i5-12400

vs

Core i5-11600KF

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateMar 16th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
25.0xMultiplier
39.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

PCs Using Core i5-12400 or Core i5-11600KF

With selected game settings

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