The Core i7-12700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400F, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $161.15 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- Up to 56% cheaper – $127.99 vs $289.14
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-9400F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 29th, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
154
100%
Price, $
$289.14
44%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
50%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
202
89%
Min 1% FPS
138
90%
Price, $
$127.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 29th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
9 MB
36%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 29th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
