Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
56.4Single-core29.7
41.7Multi-core27.2
46.5Gamingspec-based26.9
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-124002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+15). Intel Core i7-4790K 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
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 27
- 650% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 127% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,900 vs 5,250
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 60% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 4 GHz+60% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+650% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+125% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+56%Top 46% | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+104%Bottom 47% | 4,600Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+54%Top 45% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900+127%Bottom 44% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 19,700+121%Bottom 35% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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