Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-14400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-14400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i5-14400F.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 2% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i5-14400F - 231 vs 227 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14400F - 24 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14400F
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$324.72 vs CA$409.0
- Up to 19% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i9-12900K - CA$1.43 vs CA$1.77 per FPS
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
231
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.77/FPS
80%
Price, CA$
CA$409
79%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$409 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11937 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
227
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.43/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$324.72
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$324.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11936 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-14400F |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
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 | 4.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | Not Available |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |