Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i5-12400

The Intel Core i5-12400 (Alder Lake S) is intended for the mainstream market, ideal for everyday tasks and light gaming.

The Intel Core i7-14700 (Raptor Lake S Refresh) is a high-end processor for demanding users, content creators, and gamers.

Both CPUs are manufactured using the 10 nm process and support PCIe 5.0. The Intel Core i5-12400 features 6 P-cores, 12 threads, 8 MB L2 cache, and 18 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14700 offers a higher core count with 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores (28 threads) as well as larger caches (28 MB L2, 33 MB L3).

The maximum memory bandwidth of the Intel Core i5-12400 is 77 GB/s, while that of the Intel Core i7-14700 is 90 GB/s. In single-core performance, the Intel Core i7-14700 outperforms the Intel Core i5-12400. For multi-core applications like video editing, the Intel Core i7-14700 demonstrates superior performance due to its many cores.

For gaming, the Intel Core i7-14700 also delivers better performance thanks to higher clock frequencies and larger cache. The Intel Core i5-12400 includes Intel UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i7-14700 includes Intel UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Core i7-14700 has higher power consumption and TDP, which requires more robust cooling.

The Intel Core i5-12400 offers good value for money for everyday tasks and light gaming. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the choice for professional applications and demanding gaming where maximum computing power is required.