Processor
Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i5-12400F
Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-12400F
Intel Core i5-12400F pageIntel Core i7-11700K is 4% faster on the performance index.
The gap is noticeable but not decisive.
Intel Core i7-11700K leads on 1 parameters, Intel Core i5-12400F on 2.
Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27
Difference per parameter
Gaming performance
104100Cores and threads
8/166/12Power efficiency
125 W65 WPlatform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5L3 cache
16 MB18 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AIntel Core i7-11700K | Side BIntel Core i5-12400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 104better | 100 |
| Cores / threads | 8/16better | 6/12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHzbetter | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.0 GHzbetter | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 18 MBbetter |
| Power draw (TDP) | 125 W | 65 Wbetter |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Process node | Intel 14 nm | Intel 7 |
| Released | Q1 2021 | Q1 2022 |
FPS in popular games
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