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Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-12400

Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

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Updated 254 minutes ago

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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 164.13 on Amazon

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Updated 254 minutes ago

Core i7-10700K

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 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 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700K.

Advantages of Core i7-10700K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 5% better in Saints Row than Core i7-10700K - 174 vs 166 FPS
  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - €164.13 vs €434.94
  • Up to 64% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i7-10700K - €0.94 vs €2.62 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Saints Row

Saints Row

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

166

95%

Value, €/FPS

€2.62/FPS

36%

Price, €

€434.94

37%

Intel® Core™ i7-10700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 8 core fino a 5,1 GHz sbloccato LGA1200 (chipset Intel® serie 400) 125 W

Buy for 434.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

174

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.13

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

78%

Multi-Core

8142

92%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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