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Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) Processore 2,10 GHz - Retail Pack

Buy for 466.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 273 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) Processore 2,10 GHz - Retail Pack

Buy for 466.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 273 minutes ago

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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
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

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Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

276

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.69/FPS

32%

Price, €

€466.41

31%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) Processore 2,10 GHz - Retail Pack

Buy for 466.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 273 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

273

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

100%

Price, €

€148.74

100%

Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 148.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 273 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2293

100%

Multi-Core

10780

100%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

96%

Multi-Core

8910

83%

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo

Core i7-12700

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

Jan 25th, 2022
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
2.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
21.0xMultiplier
25.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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