Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-12700E

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Core i7-12700E

12 Cores20 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

28,302

+44.9%

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 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 Per Dollar Core i7-12700E

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

104%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

103%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

103%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

103%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

103%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

103%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

103%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

102%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

102%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

102%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

102%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

101%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

101%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

100%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

100%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

100%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

100%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

100%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

99%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

98%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

98%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

97%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

97%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

96%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

96%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

96%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

96%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

95%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

95%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

94%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-12700E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (36.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-12700E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($278)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $278), it costs 60% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 74% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-12700E.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-12700E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+74%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($278)

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 i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Core i7-12700E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

Core i7-12700E

The Core i7-12700E 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 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 28,302 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-12700E offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700E has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12700E — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700E (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Core i7-12700E's 28,302 — a 36.7% lead for the Core i7-12700E. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 20,000 (47.1% advantage for the Core i7-12700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 2,202, a 25.7% lead for the Core i7-12700E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 11,981 (179.2% advantage for the Core i7-12700E). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700E.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-12700E
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 20+100%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+19%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+39%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	19,532	28,302+45%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	20,000+62%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	2,202+30%
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	11,981+1724%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 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: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and R680E,Q670,H610E (Core i7-12700E).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-12700E
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	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

Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i7-12700E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Core i7-12700E targets Industrial Computing / Professional Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Core i7-12700E rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.

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

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700E debuted at $314. At current prices ($110 vs $278), the Core i5-12400F is $168 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 101.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-12700E — making the Core i5-12400F the 54.2% better value option.