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Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i7-10700K

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F is 4% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i5-12400F leads on 2 parameters, Intel Core i7-10700K on 1.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    100
    96

  • Cores and threads

    6/12
    8/16

  • Power efficiency

    65 W
    125 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1200 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    18 MB
    16 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i7-10700K

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-12400FSide BIntel Core i7-10700K
Performance index100better96
Cores / threads6/128/16better
Base clock2.5 GHz3.8 GHzbetter
Boost clock4.4 GHz5.1 GHzbetter
L3 cache18 MBbetter16 MB
Power draw (TDP)65 Wbetter125 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 14 nm
ReleasedQ1 2022Q2 2020

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