Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-14700
56.4Single-core81
41.7Multi-core79.6
46.5Gamingspec-based67.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1240015 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+38) and single-core (+25). 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
- 19% higher Base clock: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 42
- 273% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 8 MB
- 233% higher cores: 20 vs 6
- 173% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 11,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 219 W+87% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 28+133% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 28 MB+273% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 33 MB+83% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 46% | 2,920+39%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 47% | 17,800+89%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 45% | 2,130+26%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 44% | 32,500+173%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 49,000+149%Top 19% |
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