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Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i350 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-12400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3050, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-350-LCS,White

Buy for $899.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i350 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-12400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3050, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-350-LCS,White

Buy for $899.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-14700K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-12400F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-14700K is 651 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-12400F.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-12400F - 236 vs 222 FPS
  • Up to 56% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - $399.99 vs $899.99
  • Up to 58% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-12400F - $1.69 vs $4.05 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 28 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Escape From Tarkov.
Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

236

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.69/FPS

100%

Price, $

$399.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

222

94%

Value, $/FPS

$4.05/FPS

41%

Price, $

$899.99

44%

Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i350 R4 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core™ i5-12400F, 3600Mhz 16GB RGB Memory, NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3050, 1TB NVMe M.2) S2QT-B66R-350-LCS,White

Buy for $899.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

74%

Multi-Core

8910

46%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo

Intel Core i7-14700K

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Intel Core i5-12400F

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
20
Cores6
28
Threads12
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-14700K or Core i5-12400F

Escape From Tarkov, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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