Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-12700K
56.4Single-core69.4
41.7Multi-core61.5
46.5Gaming58.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1240016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+20) and Single-core (+13). Intel Core i5-12400 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 i5-12400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 56
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 47
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 88% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 11,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 190 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+60% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 25 MB+39% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,500 MHz+3% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 32% | 2,500+19%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Top 43% | 14,300+52%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 33% | 1,950+15%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Top 47% | 22,400+88%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 19,700Top 49% | 34,500+75%Top 23% |
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