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Processor

Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i5-13400F

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

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Verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K is 10% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i7-12700K leads on 3 parameters, Intel Core i5-13400F on 2.

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

Key differences

Intel Core i7-12700K

Strengths

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance
  • L3 cache

Trade-offs

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness

Intel Core i5-13400F

Strengths

  • Power efficiency
  • Platform freshness

Trade-offs

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance
  • L3 cache

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    124
    112

  • Cores and threads

    12/20
    10/16

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5

  • L3 cache

    25 MB
    20 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-12700KIntel Core i5-13400F

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-12700KSide BIntel Core i5-13400F
Performance index124better112
Cores / threads12/20better10/16
Base clock3.6 GHzbetter2.5 GHz
Boost clock5.0 GHzbetter4.6 GHz
L3 cache25 MBbetter20 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 7
ReleasedQ4 2021Q1 2023

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