Core i5-13400F vs Core i7-12700

Intel Core i5-13400F ≈ ₹19,600 today · 2023 Buy now

Intel Core i7-12700 ≈ ₹34,300 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13400F and Core i7-12700 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13400F gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-13400F Core i7-12700

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Why pick Core i5-13400F

About ₹14,700 cheaper today

Why pick Core i7-12700

2 more cores (12 vs 10)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-12700
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	10	12
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	8P + 4E
Threads	16	20
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	2.1 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	25 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	—	Intel UHD 770
Released	2023-01-03	2022
Price today (≈)	₹19,600	₹34,300

FAQ

Is Core i5-13400F better than Core i7-12700?

Core i5-13400F and Core i7-12700 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13400F gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13400F or Core i7-12700?

Both are rated at 65 W.

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

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-13400F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-12700. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.