Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F
- Performs up to 26% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-2400S - 159 vs 126 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - $51.18 vs $182.06
- Up to 65% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-12700F - $0.45 vs $1.27 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
159
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.27/FPS
35%
Price, €
€202.09
28%
FPS Winner
Buy for €202.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11781 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
126
79%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Price, €
€56.81
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €56.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11771 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700F | vs | Intel Core i5-2400S |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |