Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3952 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 65% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i5-2400 - 188 vs 114 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $34.95 vs $227.99
- Up to 74% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-12700K - $0.31 vs $1.21 per FPS
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 95 vs 125 Watts
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
188
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.21/FPS
25%
Price, $
$227.99
15%
FPS Winner
Buy for $227.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 32 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
114
60%
Value, $/FPS
$0.31/FPS
100%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $34.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 32 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
125 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |