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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400F outperforms Core i9-9900 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400F is 987 days newer than Core i9-9900.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F
- Performs up to 13% better in Rust than Core i9-9900 - 231 vs 204 FPS
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-9900
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
204
88%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$577.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-9900
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i5-12400F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900 | vs | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i9-9900 or Core i5-12400F
Rust, 1920 x 1080, High
85 FPS
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