Core i7-12700T vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-12700T

12 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-12700T

12 / 20

21,195

+8.5%

19,532

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 i7-12700T

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

105%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

105%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

105%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

105%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

29%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

105%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

105%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

104%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

103%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

103%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

24%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

103%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

102%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

102%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

102%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

102%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

101%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

100%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

100%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

98%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

98%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

98%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

96%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-12700T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (8.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-12700T	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($337)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $337), it costs 67% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 182% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-12700T.

Insight	Core i7-12700T	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+182%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($337)	✅ More affordable ($110)

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 i7-12700T Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700T and Core i5-12400F

Core i7-12700T

The Core i7-12700T 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,195 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700T packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-12700T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12700T versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-12700T scores 21,195 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 8.2% lead for the Core i7-12700T. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,568 vs 12,380 (54.1% advantage for the Core i7-12700T). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,256 vs 1,700, a 28.1% lead for the Core i7-12700T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,560 vs 657 (174.3% advantage for the Core i7-12700T). L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700T vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Core i7-12700T	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+7%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+79%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+39%	18 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)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	21,195+9%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,568+74%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,256+33%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,560+1355%	657

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: LGA1700 (Core i7-12700T) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Core i7-12700T	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Core i7-12700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i7-12700T	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-12700T launched at $339 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($337 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $227 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-12700T delivers 62.9 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 95.4% better value option.