Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 426 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13400.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 2% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-13400 - 229 vs 224 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 23% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$312.4 vs CA$405.68
- Up to 21% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-12900KF - CA$1.39 vs CA$1.77 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
229
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.77/FPS
78%
Price, CA$
CA$405.68
77%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$405.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
224
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.39/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$312.4
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$312.4 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | 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 |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |