Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-14700K

Intel Core i5-12400 ≈ ₹14,600 today · 2022 Buy now

≈28% higher est. score

Intel Core i7-14700K ≈ ₹37,200 today Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-14700K scores about 28% higher than Core i5-12400 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12400 gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Core i5-12400 Core i7-14700K

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i5-12400

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
About ₹22,600 cheaper today

Why pick Core i7-14700K

28% higher estimated gaming score
14 more cores (20 vs 6)

Specifications

	Core i5-12400	Core i7-14700K
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake Refresh
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	6	20
P-cores + E-cores	6P	8P + 12E
Threads	12	28
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	28 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	33 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	Intel UHD 770
Released	2022	—
Price today (≈)	₹14,600	₹37,200

FAQ

Is Core i5-12400 better than Core i7-14700K?

Core i7-14700K scores about 28% higher than Core i5-12400 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12400 gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12400 or Core i7-14700K?

Core i5-12400 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i7-14700K.

Which is better value, Core i5-12400 or Core i7-14700K?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-12400 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-14700K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.