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Core i7-10700KF vs Core i5-12400

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

Intel Core i7-10700KF

3.8 GHz | 8-core

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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 $213.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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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 $152.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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 $213.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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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 $152.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-10700KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-10700KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700KF

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 8% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-10700KF - 148 vs 137 FPS
  • Up to 29% cheaper than Core i7-10700KF - $152.7 vs $213.83
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-10700KF - $1.03 vs $1.56 per FPS
  • 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
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

137

92%

Value, $/FPS

$1.56/FPS

66%

Price, $

$213.83

71%

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 $213.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

148

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.03/FPS

100%

Price, $

$152.7

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $152.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1700

78%

Multi-Core

8083

91%

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

Intel Core i7-10700KF

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Intel Core i5-12400

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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

Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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