Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7400T.
Advantages of Core i5-7400T
- Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $52.40 vs $230.09
- Up to 73% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-12900K - $0.24 vs $0.89 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 21% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-7400T - 287 vs 238 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400T - 24 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
238
83%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€58.16
100%
Value Winner
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-7400T | vs | Core i9-12900K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |