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Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-13400F

Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-13400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core I9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$633.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7020 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)

Buy for CA$271.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7294 minutes ago

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core I9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$633.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7020 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)

Buy for CA$271.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7294 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $488

Intel Core I9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Prices and Stock
MSRP $196

Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13400F outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13400F is 1538 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900K.

Advantages of Core i9-9900K

Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-13400F

Performs up to 3% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-9900K - 180 vs 174 FPS
Up to 57% cheaper than Core i9-9900K - CA$271.20 vs CA$633.21
Up to 59% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-9900K - CA$1.51 vs CA$3.64 per FPS

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Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

FPS

174

97%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.64/FPS

41%

Price, CA$

CA$633.21

42%

Intel Core I9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 5.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$633.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7020 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

FPS

180

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.51/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$271.2

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5GHz (4.6 Turbo) 10 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Raptor Lake)

Buy for CA$271.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7294 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

488

FPS

400

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

238

FPS

230

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

885

FPS

806

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

286

FPS

202

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

151

FPS

136

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Single-Core

1668

73%

Multi-Core

7960

74%

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Single-Core

2290

100%

Multi-Core

10745

100%

Core i9-9900K	vs	Core i5-13400F
Oct 19th, 2018	Release Date	Jan 4th, 2023
Core i9	Collection	Core i5
Coffee Lake	Codename	Raptor Lake
Intel Socket 1151	Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
8	Cores	10
16	Threads	16
3.6 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.5 GHz
5.0 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.6 GHz
95 W	TDP	Not Available
14 nm	Process Size	10 nm
36.0x	Multiplier	25.0x
UHD Graphics 630	Integrated Graphics	None
Yes	Overclockable	No

PCs Using Core i9-9900K or Core i5-13400F

With selected game settings

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC Image

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC

57 FPS

CA$22.67/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i5-13400F

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,292.46

In Stock

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

57 FPS

CA$27.29/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i5-13400F

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,555.51

In Stock

Skytech Archangel Gaming PC Image

Skytech Archangel Gaming PC

57 FPS

CA$28.96/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i5-13400F

32 GB, 2 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,650.74

In Stock

HAJAAN Breeze Gaming PC Image

HAJAAN Breeze Gaming PC

57 FPS

CA$28.6/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i5-13400F

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,629.99

In Stock

Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i460T R4 Gaming Desktop PC Image

Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i460T R4 Gaming Desktop PC

57 FPS

CA$48.78/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i5-13400F

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,780.46

In Stock

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