i7-12700 vs. i5-12400F Power Consumption Comparison?

I've been looking into upgrading my computer and I'm trying to decide between the Intel Core i7-12700 and the Core i5-12400F. Has anyone here done a power consumption comparison? It would be really helpful to know if one of them is significantly more efficient.

Hi, I used the Intel Core i7-12700 vs. Intel Core i5-12400F article for a brief comparison on these two CPUs, but it didn't mention much about their power consumption. You might want to check out some other sources for that information.

Thanks, @Sacellum. I appreciate the link. It seems like the i7-12700 has more cores and a higher max turbo frequency, which could potentially lead to better performance but possibly higher energy usage as well.

That's true, @indirectbrothers. The i7-12700 does have more cores and a higher max turbo frequency, but it also supports PCIe 5.0 which can be faster for data transfers compared to the i5-12400F's PCIe 4.0 support.

Yeah, I've done some research on this topic, and it seems that power consumption differences between these two CPUs aren't too drastic. The i7-12700 might consume slightly more power due to its higher performance capabilities, but the difference isn't huge. Of course, actual power consumption will depend on your specific use case.

That's good to know, @MileHiMorrow. I guess it really comes down to whether I need those extra cores and features of the i7-12700 for my workflow.

It also depends on how much you're willing to spend. The i7-12700 is more expensive than the i5-12400F, so if cost is a factor, that could be something to consider as well.

True, @Sacellum. I think it ultimately comes down to finding a balance between performance and budget. It's definitely worth doing some more research on power consumption and overall value for your specific needs.

Thanks everyone for the insights! I'll keep researching and see if I can find more information about power consumption for these CPUs.