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Core i9-13900K vs Core i5-12400F

Core i9-13900K vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 450.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 100.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 450.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 100.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900K is 266 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12400F.

Advantages of Core i9-13900K

  • Performs up to 10% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-12400F - 300 vs 273 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Up to 78% cheaper than Core i9-13900K - $90.37 vs $405.80
  • Up to 75% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-13900K - $0.37 vs $1.50 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

300

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.5/FPS

25%

Price, €

€450.44

22%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 450.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

273

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

100%

Price, €

€100.31

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 100.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2974

100%

Multi-Core

20148

100%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

74%

Multi-Core

8910

44%

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo

Core i9-13900K

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
3.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
30.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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