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Core i7-11700 vs Core i5-12400

Core i7-11700 vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-11700

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700 Logo
Intel Core i7-11700, Processore Desktop, per Sistemi Desktop 8 Core fino a 4.9 GHz LGA1200 (Chipset Intel Serie 500 e Serie 400 Selezionati) 65 W

Buy for 428.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 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

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

Core i7-11700

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700 Logo
Intel Core i7-11700, Processore Desktop, per Sistemi Desktop 8 Core fino a 4.9 GHz LGA1200 (Chipset Intel Serie 500 e Serie 400 Selezionati) 65 W

Buy for 428.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

vs
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 174 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-11700 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 294 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-11700.

Advantages of Core i7-11700

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

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-11700 - 144 vs 143 FPS
  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-11700 - €164.13 vs €428.97
  • Up to 62% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-11700 - €1.14 vs €3.00 per FPS
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-11700 Logo
Core i7-11700

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

143

99%

Value, €/FPS

€3/FPS

38%

Price, €

€428.97

38%

Intel Core i7-11700, Processore Desktop, per Sistemi Desktop 8 Core fino a 4.9 GHz LGA1200 (Chipset Intel Serie 500 e Serie 400 Selezionati) 65 W

Buy for 428.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 174 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

144

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.14/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 174 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-11700 Logo
Core i7-11700

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-11700 Logo
Core i7-11700

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2103

97%

Multi-Core

8613

97%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i7-11700 Logo

Core i7-11700

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Mar 16th, 2021Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Rocket LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
25.0xMultiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 750Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
NoOverclockableNo

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