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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7400T.
Advantages of Core i5-7400T
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $64.56 vs $144.59
- Up to 52% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-12600KF - $0.21 vs $0.44 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-7400T - 332 vs 304 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400T - 16 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i5-7400T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
304
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.21/FPS
100%
Price, $
$64.56
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80677I57400T 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7400T Processor
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
332
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.44/FPS
48%
Price, $
$144.59
44%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i5-7400T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-7400T | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i5-7400T or Core i5-12600KF
With selected game settings
208 FPS
$7.21/FPS
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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291 FPS
$4.81/FPS
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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305 FPS
$5.41/FPS
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