Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-8700
56.4Single-core35.3
41.7Multi-core33.3
46.5Gaming37.9
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-124002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+21) and gaming (+9). Intel Core i7-8700 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 33
- 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 $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 28% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+400% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+50% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz+21% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+40%Top 32% | 1,500Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+47%Top 43% | 6,400Top 65% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+37%Top 33% | 1,230Top 68% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900+42%Top 47% | 8,400Top 68% |
| PassMark | 19,700+52%Top 49% | 13,000Top 71% |
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