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Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-12700F

Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-12700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 301.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 210 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 301.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 210 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700F and the cheaper Core i5-12400 have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - €168.57 vs €301.92
  • Up to 43% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-12700F - €0.58 vs €1.02 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 1% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-12400 - 296 vs 292 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 20 vs 12 threads
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

292

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.58/FPS

100%

Price, €

€168.57

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 168.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 210 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

296

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.02/FPS

57%

Price, €

€301.92

55%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 301.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 210 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

92%

Multi-Core

8847

77%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

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Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Core i7-12700F

Jan 4th, 2022Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5Core i7
Alder LakeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
6
12
12
20
2.5 GHz
2.1 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.9 GHz
65 W65 W
10 nm10 nm
25.0x
21.0x
UHD Graphics 730
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PCs Using Core i5-12400 or Core i7-12700F

With selected game settings

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