The Core i5-12400F is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-11700K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $112.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 49% cheaper – $116.00 vs $228.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-11700K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, $
$116
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.52/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, $
$228
50%
Value, $/FPS
$1.03/FPS
50%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-11700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-11700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$174.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Rocket Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
