Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1031 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9400F.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 41% better in F1 23 than Core i5-9400F - 307 vs 218 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 24 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $70.2 vs $392.64
- Up to 75% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i9-12900K - $0.36 vs $1.42 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
307
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.42/FPS
25%
Price, €
€435.83
17%
FPS Winner
Buy for €435.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15185 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
218
71%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Price, €
€77.92
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €77.92 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15186 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-9400F |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |