Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 294 days older than the cheaper Core i5-12400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - $161.76 vs $179.99
- Up to 10% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i5-11600K - $0.6 vs $0.67 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 0% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-12400 - 270 vs 269 FPS
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
269
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
100%
Price, $
$161.76
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $161.76 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 0 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
270
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
89%
Price, $
$179.99
89%
FPS Winner
Buy for $179.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 0 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12400 | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |