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Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-12400

Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 202.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 202.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 1173 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700K.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 2% better in F1 22 than Core i7-9700K - 286 vs 280 FPS
  • Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - $105.50 vs $182.61
  • Up to 43% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-9700K - $0.41 vs $0.72 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-9700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700K - 12 vs 8 threads
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F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

280

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.72/FPS

57%

Price, €

€202.7

57%

Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 202.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

286

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.41/FPS

100%

Price, €

€117.11

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1670

77%

Multi-Core

7089

80%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

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Core i7-9700K

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Core i5-12400

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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