Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400F outperforms Core i9-10940X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400F is 808 days newer than Core i9-10940X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 28 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F
- Performs up to 8% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-10940X - 156 vs 144 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-10940X - 65 vs 165 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
156
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
100%
Price, €
€138.12
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €138.12 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 163 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10940X | vs | Intel Core i5-12400F |
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Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i5 |
Cascade Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |