Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 21 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12400F.
Advantages of Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 1% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-12400F - 276 vs 273 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12400F
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - €148.74 vs €466.41
- Up to 68% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-12700 - €0.54 vs €1.69 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
276
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.69/FPS
32%
Price, €
€466.41
31%
FPS Winner
Buy for €466.41 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 273 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
273
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.54/FPS
100%
Price, €
€148.74
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €148.74 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 273 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-12700 | vs | Core i5-12400F |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |