Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i7-12700F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i5-12400F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700F features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
12 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Core i7-12700F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
12 Threads 20
6x Golden Cove Cores None
None None 1.6 GHz
6 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.1 GHz
None None 4.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 3.6 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.5 GHz Frequency None
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-12700F does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
117 W TDP (PL2) 180 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
167 $ Release price 314 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
18.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
7.5 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
7405
7405
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4772
4772

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
284
284
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170