Core i5-11400F vs Core i5-12400F
The Core i5-12400F is about 6% faster than the Core i5-11400F in games where the processor sets the frame rate, in our estimates. Below: FPS in popular games, the specs side by side, and the graphics cards that suit each.
Updated · By Muhammad Muzammil
The short answer
In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Core i5-11400F gets about 113 FPS and the Core i5-12400F about 120 FPS. With a slower graphics card, or at 1440p and 4K, the card sets the FPS more often and the gap gets smaller.
The Core i5-11400F uses the LGA1200 socket and the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700, so they need different motherboards. The Core i5-11400F takes DDR4 memory and the Core i5-12400F takes DDR4/DDR5. Cores and threads: 6 / 12 on the Core i5-11400F, 6 / 12 on the Core i5-12400F.
Core i5-11400F vs Core i5-12400F: FPS in popular games
Estimated FPS at 1080p High with 32 GB RAM (Core i5-11400F / Core i5-12400F in each column). With an RTX 5090, the processor sets the frame rate wherever it can. Values above 500 show as 500+. See FPS for your own PC.
| Game | RTX 5090 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 260 / 275 | 260 / 275 |
| Valorant | 286 / 303 | 286 / 303 |
| Fortnite | 125 / 132 | 125 / 132 |
| Apex Legends | 114 / 121 | 114 / 121 |
| Marvel Rivals | 88 / 94 | 88 / 89 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 113 / 120 | 110 / 110 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 92 / 97 | 92 / 97 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 93 / 98 | 93 / 98 |
With a mid-range graphics card such as an RTX 5060, the card sets the frame rate in more games, so the difference between the two processors is smaller.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Specs side by side
| Spec | Core i5-11400F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost clock | up to 4.4 GHz | up to 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Integrated graphics | None | None |
| Cooler in the box | Check the manufacturer's page | Intel Laminar RM1 |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Launch year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gaming index (est.) | 52 | 55 |
Gaming index: estimated CPU-bound gaming performance at 1080p, Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100. Memory and box cooler as listed on AMD and Intel product pages; where we couldn't confirm a value there, check the manufacturer's page.
Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i5-11400F
Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i5-12400F
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Core i5-11400F vs Core i5-12400F FAQs
Is the Core i5-11400F better than the Core i5-12400F for gaming?
The Core i5-12400F is about 6% faster than the Core i5-11400F in games where the processor sets the frame rate, in our estimates. In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Core i5-11400F gets about 113 FPS and the Core i5-12400F about 120 FPS.
Core i5-11400F or Core i5-12400F: which gets more FPS in Counter-Strike 2?
With an RTX 5090 at 1080p High, the Core i5-11400F gets about 260 FPS and the Core i5-12400F about 275 FPS in our estimates.
Do the Core i5-11400F and Core i5-12400F use the same motherboard?
No. The Core i5-11400F uses the LGA1200 socket and the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700, so you need a different motherboard to switch. They also take different memory: DDR4 vs DDR4/DDR5.
Do the Core i5-11400F and Core i5-12400F have integrated graphics?
No. Neither has integrated graphics, so you need a graphics card to get a picture.
What graphics card should I pair with the Core i5-11400F or the Core i5-12400F?
Balanced picks in our estimates: for the Core i5-11400F, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, RX 9060 XT 8GB, RTX 5060, RTX 5050; for the Core i5-12400F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, RX 9060 XT 16GB, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, RX 9060 XT 8GB.