Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core i5-13400F

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Intel Core i7-12700F or Intel Core i7-12700F – 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 i7-12700F features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700F Name Intel Core i5-13400F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 13
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.6 GHz
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.5 GHz
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
8x Golden Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
20 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 10
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-13400F does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
180 W TDP (PL2) 148 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700F 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-13400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
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, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
314 $ Release price 196 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
25.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
25910
25910

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
15890
15890

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9712
9712

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
10309
10309

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
7405
7405
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
6282
6282

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2375
2375

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1794
1794

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1644
1644