Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400 outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400 is 3045 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 10% better in Halo Infinite than Core i7-4960X - 169 vs 154 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
169
100%
Value, £/FPS
£14.86/FPS
100%
Price, £
£2511.32
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £2,511.32 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7252 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4960X | vs | Core i5-12400 |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |