How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3/100 overall; Intel Core i5-4670K scores 23/100. Intel Core i5-12400F wins 17 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-4670K wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the Intel Core i5-4670K?

Intel Core i5-12400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 23; Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 23; 650% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB; 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB; 240% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,900 vs 3,500; Lower launch price: $167 vs $242. Intel Core i5-4670K advantages: 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i5-4670K?

Intel Core i5-12400F launched cheaper at $167, versus $242 for the Intel Core i5-4670K.

Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-4670K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

$167

Intel

Intel Core i5-4670K

$242

56.4Single-core23.1

41.7Multi-core22.9

46.5Gamingspec-based23.1

17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 23, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+33) and multi-core (+19). Intel Core i5-4670K 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 i5-12400F

Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 23
Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 23
650% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
240% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,900 vs 3,500
Lower launch price: $167 vs $242

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4670K

36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Announced	2022	2013
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1150
Process	10 nm+55%	22 nm
Base TDP	65 W+23%	84 W
Max turbo power	117 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+200%	4
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+36%
Boost clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
L2 cache	8 MB+650%	1 MB
L3 cache	18 MB+200%	6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i5-4670K
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	128 GB+300%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i5-4670K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,100+83%Top 46%	1,150Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	9,400+219%Bottom 47%	2,950Bottom 6%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,690+74%Top 45%	970Bottom 8%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	11,900+240%Bottom 44%	3,500Bottom 4%
PassMark	19,700+240%Bottom 35%	5,800Bottom 6%

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