Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400 is 4312 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 52% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-980X - 173 vs 114 FPS
- Up to 8% cheaper than Core i7-980X - $99.43 vs $108.23
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Single-Core
554
25.424506654428637%
Multi-Core
2604
29.433706341132588%
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-12400 |
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Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |