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Core i7-11700F vs Core i5-12400

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

Core i7-11700F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Intel Core I7-11700F Processore Desktop Di 11 Esima Generazione, Frequenza di Base 2.5 Ghz, Tuboboost 4.8 Ghz, 8 Core, LGA1200

Buy for 323.97 on Amazon

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Updated 180 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 180 minutes ago

Core i7-11700F

2.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Intel Core I7-11700F Processore Desktop Di 11 Esima Generazione, Frequenza di Base 2.5 Ghz, Tuboboost 4.8 Ghz, 8 Core, LGA1200

Buy for 323.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 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 180 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-11700F 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 i7-11700F.

Advantages of Core i7-11700F

  • 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 Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-11700F - 148 vs 146 FPS
  • Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-11700F - €164.13 vs €323.97
  • Up to 50% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-11700F - €1.11 vs €2.22 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-11700F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Core i7-11700F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

146

99%

Value, €/FPS

€2.22/FPS

50%

Price, €

€323.97

50%

Intel Core I7-11700F Processore Desktop Di 11 Esima Generazione, Frequenza di Base 2.5 Ghz, Tuboboost 4.8 Ghz, 8 Core, LGA1200

Buy for 323.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 180 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

148

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.11/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 180 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Core i7-11700F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo
Core i7-11700F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2101

96%

Multi-Core

8790

99%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i7-11700F Logo

Core i7-11700F

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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
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
NoOverclockableNo

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