Core i5-12400 vs Core Ultra 7 265K

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

≈28% higher est. score

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ≈ ₹27,000 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265K 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. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-12400 Core Ultra 7 265K

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 ₹12,400 cheaper today

Why pick Core Ultra 7 265K

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

Specifications

	Core i5-12400	Core Ultra 7 265K
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Alder Lake	Arrow Lake
Process	Intel 7	TSMC N3B
Cores	6	20
P-cores + E-cores	6P	8P + 12E
Threads	12	20
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	36 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	Intel Graphics
Released	2022	2024-10-24
Price today (≈)	₹14,600	₹27,000

FAQ

Is Core i5-12400 better than Core Ultra 7 265K?

Core Ultra 7 265K 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. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12400 or Core Ultra 7 265K?

Core i5-12400 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265K.

Which is better value, Core i5-12400 or Core Ultra 7 265K?

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 Ultra 7 265K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 265K use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-12400 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.