How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-11400 scores 37.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i5-11400 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-12400F wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-11400 and the Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i5-11400 advantages: 32% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 117 W. Intel Core i5-12400F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 39; Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37; Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 37; 150% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB; 50% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 12 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-11400 or Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i5-12400F launched cheaper at $167, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-11400.

Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i5-12400F

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400

$182

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

$167

38.6Single-core56.4

36.5Multi-core41.7

36.7Gaming46.5

2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1140010 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+18) and gaming (+10). Intel Core i5-11400 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 i5-11400

32% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 117 W

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F

Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 39
Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37
Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 37
150% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
50% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 12 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Announced	2021	2022
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	154 W+32%	117 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Cores	6	6
Performance cores	6	6
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12	12
Base clock	2.6 GHz+4%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	3 MB	8 MB+150%
L3 cache	12 MB	18 MB+50%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i5-12400F
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	—
iGPU clock	1,300 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i5-12400F
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i5-12400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560Top 58%	2,100+35%Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,300Top 66%	9,400+49%Top 43%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,330Top 54%	1,690+27%Top 33%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	10,200Top 55%	11,900+17%Top 47%
PassMark	17,000Top 58%	19,700+16%Top 49%

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