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Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i7-9700K

WINNER
Intel Core i5-12400F
47.6Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-9700K
36.6Inno Score
58.9Single-core35.8
40.7Multi-core35.4
46.5Gamingspec-based39.8
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.6 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+23) and multi-core (+5). Intel Core i7-9700K 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: 59 vs 36
  • Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 35
  • 275% higher L2 cache: 7.5 MB vs 2 MB
  • 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
  • 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
  • Lower launch price: $167 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K

  • 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
  • 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
  • 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
  • 11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i7-9700K
Announced20222018
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP65 W+32%95 W
Max turbo power117 W119 W+2%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i7-9700K
Cores68+33%
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores00
Threads12+50%8
Base clock2.5 GHz3.6 GHz+44%
Boost clock4.4 GHz4.9 GHz+11%
L2 cache7.5 MB+275%2 MB
L3 cache18 MB+50%12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i7-9700K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i7-9700K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i7-9700K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i7-9700K
Cinebench R23 (single)1,690+35%Top 49%1,250Bottom 26%
Cinebench R23 (multi)11,900+23%Bottom 41%9,700Bottom 30%
PassMark19,536+36%Bottom 43%14,397Bottom 30%
PassMark (single thread)3,485+22%Top 44%2,856Bottom 36%
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