Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-5930K
56.4Single-core20.9
41.7Multi-core30.8
46.5Gaming37.7
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-124004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+36) and Multi-core (+11). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 38
- 400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
- 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+400% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+20% | 15 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+100%Top 32% | 1,050Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+86%Top 43% | 5,050Top 75% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+84%Top 33% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900+75%Top 47% | 6,800Top 73% |
| PassMark | 19,700+48%Top 49% | 13,300Top 70% |
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