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Core i7-9700 vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-9700 vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9700

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700 processore 3 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 339 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

Core i7-9700

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700 processore 3 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 339 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400F is 987 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700.

Advantages of Core i7-9700

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 3% better in Resident Evil Village than Core i7-9700 - 310 vs 302 FPS
  • Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-9700 - €151.22 vs €339.00
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Resident Evil Village than Core i7-9700 - €0.49 vs €1.12 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700 - 12 vs 8 threads
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Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Core i7-9700

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

302

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.12/FPS

44%

Price, €

€339

44%

Intel Core i7-9700 processore 3 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 339 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

310

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€151.22

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 294 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Core i7-9700

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-9700

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1572

71%

Multi-Core

6239

68%

Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2221

100%

Multi-Core

9125

100%

Core i7-9700

vs

Core i5-12400F

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
8Threads
12
3.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
30.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i7-9700 or Core i5-12400F

With selected game settings

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