i5-10400F vs i5-12400F
Used processors: UK sold prices and specifications.
A used i5-12400F sells for £42.99 more than a used i5-10400F.Medians of 60 UK sales and 84 UK sales in the last 90 days.
| Model | Target Price | Range of sales, 90 days | Sales | 3-month | New from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-10400F6 cores / 12 threads, LGA1200, 65W, Comet Lake£27£140 | £50.20 | £27£140 | |||
| Core i5-12400F6 cores / 12 threads, LGA1700, 65W, Alder Lake£27£140 | £93.19 | £27£140 |
Both have 6 cores and 12 threads. The i5-10400F fits LGA1200 and the i5-12400F LGA1700, so moving between them means a new motherboard. Per core, a used i5-10400F costs £8.37 and a used i5-12400F £15.53. The i5-12400F came out in 2022 and the i5-10400F in 2020.
Specification
| Specification | i5-10400F | i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Family | Core 10th gen | Core 12th gen |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Architecture | Comet Lake | Alder Lake |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 (6P) |
| Max boost | 4.3GHz | 4.4GHz |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Base power | 65W | 65W |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
Which to buy used
The 12400F is clearly faster, but it needs an LGA1700 board where the 10400F uses LGA1200, so the two are not a drop-in swap. Starting from nothing, the 12400F is the better platform to buy into.