The Core i7-12700 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12400F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $173.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- Up to 60% cheaper – $116.00 vs $289.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-12400F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 3rd, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
154
100%
Price, $
$289
40%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
41%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
221
97%
Min 1% FPS
151
98%
Price, $
$116
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.52/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 3rd, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
18 MB
72%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
