The Core i9-12900 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11400F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $313.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-11400F
- Up to 79% cheaper – $82.88 vs $396.87
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-11400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
230
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, €
€396.87
20%
Value, €/FPS
€1.72/FPS
22%
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
218
95%
Min 1% FPS
150
95%
Price, €
€82.88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.38/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-11400F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-11400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-11400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
12 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $5.19 | MSRP | $1.57 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
