Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-6700K | PCPartMatch

Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-6700K | PCPartMatch

Intel

Core i5-12400F

VS

Intel

Core i7-6700K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-12400F	Core i7-6700K
Performance
Total Cores	6+50%	4
Threads	12+50%	8
P-Cores	6	N/A
E-Cores	0	N/A
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4 GHz+37%
Cache
L3 Cache	18 MB+125%	8 MB

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400F wins in 10 out of 12 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (650% better). The Core i7-6700K wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (60% better).

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