Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7400T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 68% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i5-7400T - 524 vs 311 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400T
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$250.0 vs CA$434.33
- Up to 4% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i9-12900KF - CA$0.8 vs CA$0.83 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
524
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
96%
Price, CA$
CA$434.33
57%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$434.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2411 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
311
59%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.8/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$250
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$250 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2412 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-7400T |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |