Intel Core i5-12400 VS Intel Core i7-10700K
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads2.5GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-12400
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i5-12400
Intel Core i5-12400
N/A • Jan 2022
Intel Core i7-10700K
$ • Apr 2020
Intel Core i7-10700K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 25 X | 38 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 18.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Alder Lake-S) | Core i7 (Comet Lake) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | intel socket 1200 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 163 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-12400
Intel Core i7-10700K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games (180 benchmarks)
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Crimson Desert
Resident Evil Requiem
Styx: Blades of Greed
CODE VEIN II DEMO
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From The Ashes
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It's a Tie!
Based on 182 benchmarks across 152 games
Intel Core i5-12400
INTEL • 6/12 • 2.5GHz
Intel Core i7-10700K
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.8GHz
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