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Core i5-7600K vs Core i5-12400

Core i5-7600K vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for 137.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 126.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for 137.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 126.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 1827 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-7600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 4% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-7600K - 142 vs 136 FPS
  • Up to 8% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - $113.96 vs $124.3
  • Up to 12% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-7600K - $0.89 vs $1.01 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

136

95%

Value, €/FPS

€1.01/FPS

88%

Price, €

€137.97

91%

Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)

Buy for 137.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

142

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.89/FPS

100%

Price, €

€126.5

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 126.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1507

69%

Multi-Core

4226

47%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

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Intel Core i5-7600K

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Intel Core i5-12400

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
91 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier25.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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