Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-7500
56.4Single-core27.9
41.7Multi-core23.8
46.5Gamingspec-based23.1
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+18). Intel Core i5-7500 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 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 24
- 650% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 228% higher PassMark: 19,700 vs 6,000
- 201% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,900 vs 3,950
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| 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 i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+63%Top 46% | 1,290Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+176%Bottom 47% | 3,400Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+58%Top 45% | 1,070Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900+201%Bottom 44% | 3,950Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 19,700+228%Bottom 35% | 6,000Bottom 6% |
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