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Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-10700

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-12400

  • Blender render score 158 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz
VS

BPart B

Intel

Core i7-10700

  • Blender render score 150 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-12400 is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-12400158

Median of 7 submissions

BIntel Core i7-10700150

Median of 17 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A31%Basic
B40%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-10700 · Max boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Office Work

A59%Good
B67%Good

Better pick: Core i7-10700 · Max boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Daily Use

A53%Fair
B58%Good

Better pick: Core i7-10700 · Max boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Content Creation

A33%Basic
B35%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-10700 comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-12400

44/100

BIntel Core i7-10700

50/100

AIntel Core i5-12400

Advantages

  • L3 cache 18 MB vs 16 MB (13% higher)
  • Blender render score 158 samples/min vs 150 samples/min (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz (14% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (8% lower)

BIntel Core i7-10700

Advantages

  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Base clock 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (16% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 18 MB (11% lower)
  • Blender render score 150 samples/min vs 158 samples/min (5% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-12400BIntel Core i7-10700
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.158 samples/min Better +5%150 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.717
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1216 Better +33%
Base clock2.5 GHz2.9 GHz Better +16%
Max boost clock4.4 GHz4.8 GHz Better +9%
Memory & cache
L3 cache18 MB Better +13%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeComet Lake
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Manufacturing processIntel 714 nm
Release year20222020
Launch price$182$323

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Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i7-10700 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-12400 and the Intel Core i7-10700 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-12400 posts a median render score of 158 against 150 for Intel Core i7-10700, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 17 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-12400: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $182. Intel Core i7-10700: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $323.

Our overall scores are 44 for Core i5-12400 and 50 for Core i7-10700 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-10700; for office work: Core i7-10700; for daily use: Core i7-10700; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-10700 FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-12400 or the Core i7-10700?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-12400 posts a median render score of 158 against 150 for Intel Core i7-10700, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 17 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-12400 or the Core i7-10700?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i5-12400 and the Core i7-10700 cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-12400 launched at $182 and the Intel Core i7-10700 at $323. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-12400 or the Core i7-10700 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-10700 (31 vs 40 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.