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Core i5-4670K vs Core i5-12400

Core i5-4670K vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-4670K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Intel Core I5-4670K I5 4670K I5 4670 K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 84W 6M CPU Processor LGA 1150

Buy for £39.97 on Amazon

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Updated 90 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for £145 on Amazon

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Updated 89 minutes ago

Core i5-4670K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Intel Core I5-4670K I5 4670K I5 4670 K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 84W 6M CPU Processor LGA 1150

Buy for £39.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for £145 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4670K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-4670K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12400 is 3138 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4670K.

Advantages of Core i5-4670K

  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-12400 - £39.97 vs £145.00
  • Up to 67% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-12400 - £0.21 vs £0.63 per FPS

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 23% better in Rust than Core i5-4670K - 231 vs 188 FPS
  • Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i5-4670K - 65 vs 84 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4670K - 12 vs 4 threads
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Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-4670K Logo
Core i5-4670K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


FPS

188

81%

Value, £/FPS

£0.21/FPS

100%

Price, £

£39.97

100%

Value Winner

CHYYAC Intel Core I5-4670K I5 4670K I5 4670 K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 84W 6M CPU Processor LGA 1150

Buy for £39.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

231

100%

Value, £/FPS

£0.63/FPS

33%

Price, £

£145

27%

FPS Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for £145 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-4670K Logo
Core i5-4670K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4670K Logo
Core i5-4670K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013


Single-Core

1255

58%

Multi-Core

3544

40%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i5-4670K Logo

Core i5-4670K

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Jun 2nd, 2013Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
84 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Intel HD 4600Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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