The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F wins in 11 out of 16 comparable specs, with 2 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (380% better).
Core i5-12400 wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 48% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 7 265F if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-12400 if msrp matters more to you.
