Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-12700F
62.5Single-core69.9
49.3Multi-core50.4
50.2Gamingspec-based57.5
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+7) and multi-core (+1). Intel Core i5-13400F 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 i5-13400F
- 19% higher Base clock: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 63
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 26% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 10 MB
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 25% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 20 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 180 W+22% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB+26% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 25 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 39% | 1,898+5%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+3%Top 41% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 30,148+18%Top 40% |
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