Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i7-11700F

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Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i5-12400F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-11700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 11000
12 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Core i7-11700F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-11700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
12 Threads 16
6x Golden Cove Cores 8x
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-11700F does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
117 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-11700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
167 $ Release price 298 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
18.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
7.5 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
20144
20144
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
14327
14327
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9910
9910
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8640
8640

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9872
9872
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9387
9387
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
5837
5837
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4772
4772

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
5472
5472
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2196
2196

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1721
1721
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1545
1545

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
589
589

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
145
145