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Core i7-980X vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-980X vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 120.14 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 90.89 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 120.14 on Amazon

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Updated 76526 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 90.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76526 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F is 4312 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-980X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 70% better in War Thunder than Core i7-980X - 230 vs 135 FPS
  • Up to 24% cheaper than Core i7-980X - $81.88 vs $108.23
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
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War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


FPS

135

58.69565217391305%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€120.14

75%

Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 120.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76526 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

230

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€90.89

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 90.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76526 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


Single-Core

554

25.2852578731173%

Multi-Core

2604

29.22558922558923%

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

Intel Core i7-980X Logo

Intel Core i7-980X

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Intel Core i5-12400F

Mar 16th, 2010Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
GulftownCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1366SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
25.0xMultiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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