Which is better, Intel Core i5-13400F or Intel Core i7-12700KF?

The Intel Core i7-12700KF wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F vs Core i7-12700KF

Intel

Core i5-13400F

Intel

Core i7-12700KF

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-12700KF
Performance
Total Cores	10	12+17%
Threads	16	20+20%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+31%
Cache
L3 Cache	20 MB	25 MB+20%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	None

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700KF wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Base Clock (44% better). The Core i5-13400F wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Max Memory (50% better).

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Core i5-13400F

Core i7-12700KF

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