Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8400 outperforms Core i7-3612QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8400 is 1985 days newer than Core i7-3612QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3612QM
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-8400 - 35 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Performs up to 8% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3612QM - 274 vs 253 FPS
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
274
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
100%
Price, $
$130.73
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 2322 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3612QM | vs | Intel Core i5-8400 |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |