How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10400 scores 32.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i5-10400 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-12400F wins 12.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10400 and the Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i5-10400 advantages: 16% higher Base clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 15% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 117 W. Intel Core i5-12400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 30; Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 32; 400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 62% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 5,800.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10400 or Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i5-12400F launched cheaper at $167, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-10400.

Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-12400F

Intel

Intel Core i5-10400

$182

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

$167

30.4Single-core56.4

32.2Multi-core41.7

36Gamingspec-based46.5

2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1040012 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+10). Intel Core i5-10400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400

16% higher Base clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
15% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 117 W

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F

Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 30
Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 32
400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
62% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 5,800

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Announced	2020	2022
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	134 W+15%	117 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Cores	6	6
Performance cores	6	6
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12	12
Base clock	2.9 GHz+16%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
L2 cache	2 MB	8 MB+400%
L3 cache	12 MB	18 MB+50%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-12400F
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	—
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-12400F
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-10400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,390Bottom 23%	2,100+51%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,800Bottom 27%	9,400+62%Bottom 47%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,100Bottom 16%	1,690+54%Top 45%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,000Bottom 25%	11,900+49%Bottom 44%
PassMark	12,600Bottom 19%	19,700+56%Bottom 35%

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