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Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-14700KF

Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-14700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF is 651 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12400.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - €164.13 vs €432.06
  • Up to 45% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i7-14700KF - €0.61 vs €1.10 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-14700KF

  • Performs up to 45% better in League of Legends than Core i5-12400 - 392 vs 270 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 28 vs 12 threads
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League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

270

69%

Value, €/FPS

€0.61/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.13

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 758 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

392

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.1/FPS

55%

Price, €

€432.06

37%

FPS Winner

Intel Processore per computer Core™ i7-14700KF

Buy for 432.06 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 757 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

73%

Multi-Core

8847

46%

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2975

100%

Multi-Core

19234

100%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo

Core i7-14700KF

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
20
12Threads
28
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
65 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
25.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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