How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700K scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i5-12400F wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700K wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i5-12400F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 48; 88% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB; 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm; 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4; Lower launch price: $167 vs $399. Intel Core i7-11700K advantages: Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 42; 115% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 117 W; 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i5-12400F launched cheaper at $167, versus $399 for the Intel Core i7-11700K.

Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

$167

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

$399

56.4Single-core47.9

41.7Multi-core46.8

46.5Gaming47.4

9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3 against 47.3 for Intel Core i7-11700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-12400F edges ahead in Single-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F

Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 48
88% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
Lower launch price: $167 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 42
115% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 117 W
44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announced	2022	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	117 W	251 W+115%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cores	6	8+33%
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12	16+33%
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	5 GHz+14%
L2 cache	8 MB+88%	4 MB
L3 cache	18 MB+13%	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	—	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,100+17%	1,800
Geekbench 6 (multi)	9,400	9,600+2%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,690+9%	1,550
Cinebench R23 (multi)	11,900	15,000+26%
PassMark	19,700	24,700+25%

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