How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14400F scores 53.9/100 overall; Intel Core i7-12700F scores 58/100. Intel Core i5-14400F wins 4 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-12700F wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the Intel Core i7-12700F?

Intel Core i5-14400F advantages: 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 19% higher Base clock: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz; Lower launch price: $196 vs $345. Intel Core i7-12700F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 64; 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.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14400F or Intel Core i7-12700F?

Intel Core i5-14400F launched cheaper at $196, versus $345 for the Intel Core i7-12700F.

Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i7-12700F

Intel

Intel Core i5-14400F

$196

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700F

$345

64.4Single-core69.9

48.5Multi-core50.4

50.9Gamingspec-based57.5

4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F

50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
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 64
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

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-12700F
Announced	2024	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

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	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	4.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+4%
L2 cache	10 MB	12 MB+26%
L3 cache	20 MB	25 MB+25%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-12700F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-12700F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-12700F
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-12700F
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,794Top 41%	1,898+6%Top 34%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	15,858+4%Top 40%	15,291Top 45%
PassMark	25,421Bottom 48%	30,148+19%Top 40%

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