Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-7700K
56.4Single-core34.5
41.7Multi-core28
46.5Gaming27.5
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-124003 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+22) and gaming (+19). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 28
- 650% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 125% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 8 MB
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+68% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+650% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+125% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz+26% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+38%Top 32% | 1,520Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+90%Top 43% | 4,950Top 77% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+43%Top 33% | 1,180Top 73% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900+120%Top 47% | 5,400Top 81% |
| PassMark | 19,700+103%Top 49% | 9,700Top 78% |
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