Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-13400F

Core i7-12700

12 Cores20 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2022

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-12700

12 / 20

30,055

+20.1%

25,029

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

104%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

104%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

104%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

103%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

103%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

103%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

103%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

102%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

102%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

102%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

102%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

101%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

101%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

100%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

100%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

100%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

99%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

98%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

98%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

98%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

98%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

98%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

98%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

98%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

97%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

96%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-12700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-13400F in both compute-intensive tasks (18.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-12700	Core i5-13400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-13400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 (vs $250), it costs 28% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 16% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-12700.

Insight	Core i7-12700	Core i5-13400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+16%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-12700 Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700 and Core i5-13400F

Core i7-12700

The Core i7-12700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 30,055 points. Launch price was $349.

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700 packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-12700 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-12700 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700 scores 30,055 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 18.2% lead for the Core i7-12700. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,568 vs 16,211 (28.4% advantage for the Core i7-12700). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,497 vs 2,407, a 3.7% lead for the Core i7-12700 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,448 vs 11,408 (8.7% advantage for the Core i7-12700). L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Core i7-12700	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+20%	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+7%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.5 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+25%	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	30,055+20%	25,029
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,568+33%	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	2,497+4%	2,407
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,448+9%	11,408

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i7-12700) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Feature	Core i7-12700	Core i5-13400F
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i7-12700) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The Core i7-12700 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12700 targets Gaming, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700 rivals Ryzen 7 5700X; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i7-12700	Core i5-13400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x / VT-d / EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-12700 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($250 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-12700 delivers 120.2 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 14.5% better value option.