Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 426 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13400.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 3% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i5-13400 - 225 vs 219 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13400 - 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13400
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$312.4 vs CA$499.99
- Up to 36% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i9-12900K - CA$1.43 vs CA$2.22 per FPS
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
225
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.22/FPS
64%
Price, CA$
CA$499.99
62%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$499.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 152 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
219
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.43/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$312.4
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$312.4 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 151 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-13400 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |