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Core i7-8086K vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-8086K vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 206.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i350 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-12400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3050, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-350-LCS,White

Buy for 730.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 155 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 206.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i350 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-12400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3050, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-350-LCS,White

Buy for 730.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 155 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8086K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8086K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12400F is 1309 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8086K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K

  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - $186.45 vs $658.06
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i5-12400F - $1.54 vs $5.0 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 9% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i7-8086K - 146 vs 134 FPS
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 i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


FPS

134

91%

Value, €/FPS

€1.54/FPS

100%

Price, €

€206.96

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 206.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

146

100%

Value, €/FPS

€5/FPS

30%

Price, €

€730.45

28%

FPS Winner

Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i350 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-12400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3050, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-350-LCS,White

Buy for 730.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 155 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


Single-Core

1673

76%

Multi-Core

6973

78%

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo

Intel Core i7-8086K

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Intel Core i5-12400F

Jun 5th, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7 40thCollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
40.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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