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The Core i9-12900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 6 threads

Advantages of the Core i5-9400

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy65 vs 125 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-9400 for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Core i5-9400

Oct 19th, 2018


Average FPS

186

88%

Min 1% FPS

123

88%

Price, €

Out of Stock

Value, €/FPS

Not Available


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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-9400 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-9400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Nov 4th, 2021


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2608

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

15118

100%

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Core i5-9400

Oct 19th, 2018


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1401

54%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

4829

32%

Performance Specifications

The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-9400 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Nov 4th, 2021


Cores

16-core

100%

L3 Cache

30 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

5.2 GHz

100%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

4800 MHz

100%

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Core i5-9400

Oct 19th, 2018


Cores

6-core

38%

L3 Cache

9 MB

30%


Base Frequency

2.9 GHz

91%

Turbo Frequency

4.1 GHz

79%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

56%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Core i9-12900KF

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-9400 Logo

Core i5-9400

General
Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
$564.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Alder LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
125 WPower Consumption
65 W
Performance
16
Cores6
24
Threads6
3.2 GHz
Base Frequency2.9 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency4.1 GHz
30 MB
L3 Cache9 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2666 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
UHD 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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