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
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Single-Core
1700
78.01743919229004%
Multi-Core
8083
91.36430428393805%
Intel Core i5-12400 | vs | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |