Intel Core i5-12400 vs. i7-12700K for Video Editing?

I've been researching CPUs for video editing and came across the Intel Core i5-12400 and i7-12700K. Does anyone have experience with these or can provide some advice on which one is better for video editing? I'm looking to upgrade my current setup.

Hi @SixMarch, both of those CPUs are great choices for video editing, but the i7-12700K has a higher core count and larger L3 cache. This means it can handle multitasking and complex applications more efficiently than the Core i5-12400.

Yeah, I've used the i7-12700K for video editing and found it to be much better than the Core i5-12400. The extra cores really help when working with high-res videos and multiple apps at once. Also, check out this TechReviewer article Intel Core i7-12700K vs. Intel Core i5-12400 which goes into detail about how these CPUs compare in terms of core types, frequencies, and cache capacities.

Thanks for the suggestion, @no-love-lost. That article is very informative! So based on your experience and the article, I should go with the i7-12700K then?

Well, it really depends on your specific needs and budget. The Core i5-12400 might be sufficient if you're mostly working with lower-resolution videos and don't need as much power. However, if you're planning on doing more complex projects in the future, it's probably worth investing in the i7-12700K.

That makes sense. Thanks for your input, @Bullenbeisser. How about overclocking support? Is that a factor I should consider?

Overclocking can help you get more performance out of your CPU, but it's not always necessary. The i7-12700K does have good overclocking support, while the Core i5-12400 doesn't offer any overclocking capabilities. If you're looking to maximize performance and don't mind the potential risks associated with overclocking, then going with the i7-12700K might be a better choice.

Thanks for all the advice! I'm leaning towards the i7-12700K now. One last question though: How important is DDR support when it comes to video editing? I've read that faster memory can improve performance, but how significant is that?

Faster DDR support can definitely make a difference in video editing, especially when working with high-res videos and large file sizes. The i7-12700K supports DDR5 with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz, while the Core i5-12400 also supports DDR5 up to 4800 MHz. However, you might want to consider other factors like price and availability of DDR5 memory modules when making your decision.

That's helpful information. Thanks @no-love-lost. I'll take all this into account before making my final decision. Thanks everyone for the advice!