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Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-10700KF

Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-10700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $135.99 on Amazon

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Updated 73884 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $215.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73884 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $135.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73884 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $215.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73884 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400 is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 6% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-10700KF - 272 vs 257 FPS
  • Up to 37% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - $135.99 vs $215.95
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-10700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-10700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 16 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

272

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$135.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $135.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73884 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

257

94.48529411764706%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$215.95

62%

Intel Core i7-10700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for $215.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73884 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo
Core i7-10700KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

78.01743919229004%

Multi-Core

8083

91.36430428393805%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Intel Core i5-12400

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Intel Core i7-10700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-10700KF

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
25.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-12400 or Core i7-10700KF

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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