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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12400F is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F
- Performs up to 21% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-2600K - 156 vs 129 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - $85.0 vs $749.99
- Up to 86% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-12400F - $0.66 vs $4.81 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12400F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
156
100%
Value, $/FPS
$4.81/FPS
13%
Price, $
$749.99
11%
FPS Winner
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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12400F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12400F | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-12400F or Core i7-2600K
Watch Dogs: Legion, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
73 FPS
$12.32/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$899
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73 FPS
$12.32/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$899
In Stock
58 FPS
$14.65/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$849.99
In Stock
68 FPS
$18.13/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,232.99
In Stock
45 FPS
$22.02/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$990.71
In Stock
58 FPS
$17.24/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$999.99
In Stock
58 FPS
$18.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$1,049.91
In Stock
68 FPS
$13.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
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$899
In Stock
82 FPS
$14.63/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,199.99
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45 FPS
$16.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i5-12400F
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$749.99
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