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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms Core i5-4210U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2761 days newer than Core i5-4210U.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4210U

  • Consumes up to 88% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 15 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 24% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-4210U - 150 vs 121 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4210U - 24 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-4210U Logo
Core i5-4210U

Mobile • Apr 14th, 2014


FPS

121

81%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

150

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.7/FPS

100%

Price, €

€404.92

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 404.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 163 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-4210U Logo
Core i5-4210U

Mobile • Apr 14th, 2014

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4210U Logo
Core i5-4210U

Mobile • Apr 14th, 2014


Single-Core

749

29%

Multi-Core

1445

10%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

Intel Core i5-4210U Logo

Intel Core i5-4210U

vs
Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

Apr 14th, 2014Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5CollectionCore i9
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel BGA 1168SocketIntel Socket 1700
Mobile
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
16
4Threads
24
1.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
2.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
15 W
TDP125 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
17.0xMultiplier
32.0x
Intel HD 4400
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

PC Builds Using Core i5-4210U or Core i9-12900KF

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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