Valorant
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Core i5-12400F vs Core Ultra 7 356H
The Core i5-12400F is slower than the Core Ultra 7 356H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-12400F52% Score
- Available for $155.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-12400F has a 32% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 2540Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Panther LakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel Xe3 Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
7200 MHz (DDR5), 8533 MHz (LPDDR5X)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 7 356H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 356H. It's 38% faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 52/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 356H than Core i5-12400F?expand_more
38% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 7 356H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 356H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 356H worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12400F and Core Ultra 7 356H?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-12400F scores 52/100, Core Ultra 7 356H scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 7 356H bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra 7 356H?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 356H is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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