Which is better, Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i7-11700K?

The Intel Core i7-11700K wins in 4 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-11700K

Intel

Core i5-12400F

Intel

Core i7-11700K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-11700K
Performance
Total Cores	6	8+25%
Threads	12	16+25%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+31%
Cache
L3 Cache	18 MB+13%	16 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Architecture	Alder Lake	Rocket Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 750

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-11700K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Base Clock (44% better). The Core i5-12400F wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (48% better).

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Core i5-12400F

Core i7-11700K

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