Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-14701E

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Core i7-14701E

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

26,146

+33.9%

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 i7-14701E

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

107%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

106%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

106%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

106%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

105%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

47%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

105%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

104%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

103%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

103%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

103%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

45%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

42%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

102%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

42%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

102%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

102%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

101%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

100%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

40%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

40%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

100%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

100%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

99%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

98%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

32%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

97%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

96%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

96%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

96%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

30%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-14701E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (29% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-14701E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $380), it costs 71% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 158% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-14701E.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-14701E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+158%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)

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 i7-14701E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Core i7-14701E

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 i7-14701E

The Core i7-14701E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,146 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-14701E offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-14701E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-14701E — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-14701E (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Core i7-14701E's 26,146 — a 29% lead for the Core i7-14701E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 2,781, a 48.2% lead for the Core i7-14701E that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14701E.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-14701E
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.4 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	33 MB (total)+83%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,532	26,146+34%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	2,781+64%
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	—

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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. The Core i7-14701E 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,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and Intel 600 Series,Intel 700 Series (Core i7-14701E).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-14701E
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
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 i7-14701E 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, Core i7-14701E targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Core i7-14701E rivals Ryzen Embedded 8000.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-14701E
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Embedded/Industrial

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Core i7-14701E debuted at $392. At current prices ($110 vs $380), the Core i5-12400F is $270 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 68.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-14701E — making the Core i5-12400F the 88.3% better value option.