| Spec | Core i5-12400F | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| P-Cores | 6 | N/A |
| E-Cores | 0 | N/A |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+32% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 18 MB+50% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | ||
| 7.5 MB+400% |
| 1.5 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Coffee Lake |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 5+67% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W+32% | 95W |
| Max Turbo Power | 117W | 95W+23% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $177+51% | $359 |
| Release Date | 2021-11-01 | 2017-10-05 |
