Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-12700K
62.5Single-core69.4
49.3Multi-core61.5
50.2Gamingspec-based58.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+7). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 49
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 42% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 15,800
- 35% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 25,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 190 W+28% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB+26% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 25 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 43% | 2,500+9%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 44% | 14,300+27%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 41% | 1,950+8%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 42% | 22,400+42%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 34,500+35%Top 34% |
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