Core i5-12400F vs Core i7-12650H: specs and benchmark comparison
AIntel · Alder Lake
Intel Core i5-12400F
- 6 cores / 12 threads
- up to 4.4 GHz
- LGA1700
2022 · $167 at launch
Short verdict
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
≈ parityThe difference in available benchmarks is below the noticeable threshold, so there is no significant advantage.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-12400F is better1
Max memory capacity 64 GB more128 GB vs 64 GB
Where Core i7-12650H is better4
Cores 4 more10 (6P + 4E) vs 6
Threads 4 more16 vs 12
L3 cache 6 MB more24 MB vs 18 MB
Processor Base Power (Intel) 20 W lower45 W vs 65 W
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- 0.7% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-12400F154.9 samples/minCore i7-12650H156 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 155B · 1560200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 0.7% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-12400F
154.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 90 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 90 submissions (7 outliers excluded), interquartile range 149.01–160.08; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-08-27; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core i7-12650H
156 samples/min · community measurement, sample 28 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 28 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 144.16–171.56; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-01-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (4)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.3 | 152.9 | B +2.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 167.2 | 168 | B +0.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.7 | 163.4 | B +1.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 158.6 | 158.2 | A +0.3% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (14)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 168.8 | 183.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 168.3 | 135.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 210.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 167.3 | 173.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 166 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 164.7 | 180.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 173.8 | 171.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 169.6 | 171.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 159.1 | 150 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 146.5 | 141 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 147.4 | 142 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 132.4 | 118 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 167.8 | 132.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 157.8 | — | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-12400F | B · Core i7-12650H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 6 | 10 (6P + 4E) | B: 4 more |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 2.5 GHz | no data | no data for B |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz | B: 0.3 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 7.5 MB | no data | no data for B |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 24 MB | B: 6 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1744 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 4,800 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | A: 64 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 4.0, 28 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | none | Intel UHD Graphics (12th gen) | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 65 W | 45 W | A: 20 W higher |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 117 W | 115 W | A: 2 W higher |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | no data | 35 W | no data for A |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A6
B10 (6P + 4E)
B: 4 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B16
B: 4 moreBase clock
A2.5 GHz
Bno data
no data for BFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.4 GHz
B4.7 GHz
B: 0.3 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
A7.5 MB
Bno data
no data for BL3 cache
A18 MB
B24 MB
B: 6 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BFCBGA1744
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BIntel 7
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B4,800 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
B64 GB
A: 64 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 4.0, 28 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
Anone
BIntel UHD Graphics (12th gen)
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A65 W
B45 W
A: 20 W higherMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A117 W
B115 W
A: 2 W higherMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
Ano data
B35 W
no data for AThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Core i7-12650H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700, while Intel Core i7-12650H uses FCBGA1744.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Core i7-12650H have?
Intel Core i5-12400F: 6 cores / 12 threads. Intel Core i7-12650H: 10 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-12400F: no. Intel Core i7-12650H: Intel UHD Graphics (12th gen).
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i7-12650H?
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
See also
- ModelIntel Core i5-12400F
- ModelIntel Core i7-12650H
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Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-12400F, specifications of Intel Core i7-12650Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.