How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3/100 overall; Intel Core i7-8700 scores 35/100. Intel Core i5-12400F wins 12 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-8700 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the Intel Core i7-8700?

Intel Core i5-12400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 35; Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 33; 400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB; 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; Lower launch price: $167 vs $303. Intel Core i7-8700 advantages: 28% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i7-8700?

Intel Core i5-12400F launched cheaper at $167, versus $303 for the Intel Core i7-8700.

Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i7-8700

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

$167

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700

$303

56.4Single-core35.3

41.7Multi-core33.3

46.5Gamingspec-based37.9

12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+21) and multi-core (+8). 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 i5-12400F

Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 35
Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 33
400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
Lower launch price: $167 vs $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700

28% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	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

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-8700
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-8700
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	128 GB+100%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-8700
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-8700
Spec	Intel Core i5-12400F	Intel Core i7-8700
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,100+40%Top 46%	1,500Bottom 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	9,400+47%Bottom 47%	6,400Bottom 30%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,690+37%Top 45%	1,230Bottom 25%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	11,900+42%Bottom 44%	8,400Bottom 28%
PassMark	19,700+52%Bottom 35%	13,000Bottom 21%

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