The Core i5-12400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $41.34 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Up to 37% cheaper – $69.98 vs $111.32
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-3770K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$111.32
62%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
74%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
85%
Min 1% FPS
115
86%
Price, $
$69.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.4/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-3770K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-3770K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
89%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
$174.00 | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
