The Intel Core i5-12400F wins in 10 out of 14 comparable specs, with 1 tie. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (650% better).
Core i7-7700K wins in 3 specs (Base Clock: 68% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-12400F if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i7-7700K if base clock matters more to you.
