Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12400F is 1373 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700T
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - $186.45 vs $658.06
- Up to 69% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-12400F - $1.72 vs $5.62 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-12400F - 35 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F
- Performs up to 8% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-8700T - 130 vs 120 FPS
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
FPS
120
92%
Value, €/FPS
€1.72/FPS
100%
Price, €
€206.96
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €206.96 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 149 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
130
100%
Value, €/FPS
€5.62/FPS
30%
Price, €
€730.45
28%
FPS Winner
Buy for €730.45 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 149 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700T | vs | Intel Core i5-12400F |
---|---|---|
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |