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Core i7-4820K vs Core i5-12400

Core i7-4820K vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-4820K

3.7 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7 i7-4820K 3.70 GHz Processor - Socket FCLGA2011 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 10 MB Cache - 5 GT/s DMI

Buy for $199.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 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 $161.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4820K

3.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Intel Core i7 i7-4820K 3.70 GHz Processor - Socket FCLGA2011 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 10 MB Cache - 5 GT/s DMI

Buy for $199.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

vs
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 $161.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4820K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 3047 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4820K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 55% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-4820K - 147 vs 95 FPS
  • Up to 19% cheaper than Core i7-4820K - $161.57 vs $199.88
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-4820K - $1.1 vs $2.1 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4820K - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4820K - 12 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4820K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Core i7-4820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


FPS

95

64%

Value, $/FPS

$2.1/FPS

52%

Price, $

$199.88

80%

Intel Core i7 i7-4820K 3.70 GHz Processor - Socket FCLGA2011 - Quad-core (4 Core) - 10 MB Cache - 5 GT/s DMI

Buy for $199.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

147

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.1/FPS

100%

Price, $

$161.57

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $161.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 148 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-4820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

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Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4820K Logo
Core i7-4820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


Single-Core

658

30%

Multi-Core

2440

27%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

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Intel Core i7-4820K

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Intel Core i5-12400

Sep 1st, 2013Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Ivy Bridge ECodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-4820K or Core i5-12400

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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