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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 3819 days newer than Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 16% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i5-2405S - 128 vs 110 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2405S - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
128
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.18/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$406.96
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KF Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-2405S
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-2405S |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 22nd, 2011 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i5-2405S
Baldur's Gate 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
71 FPS
CA$35.92/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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81 FPS
CA$47.01/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, N/A Storage
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99 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i9-12900KF
32 GB, 4 TB HDD
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100 FPS
GeForce RTX 3090
Core i9-12900KF
16 GB, 1 TB HDD
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