The Core i7-12700KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€238.22
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.13/FPS
100%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
89%
Min 1% FPS
123
89%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9400F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
9 MB
36%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
