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Core i5-13400F vs Core i9-12900F

Core i5-13400F vs Core i9-12900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

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Updated 6 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 365 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13400F.

Advantages of Core i5-13400F

  • Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - €157.00 vs €444.28
  • Up to 63% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i9-12900F - €0.80 vs €2.19 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-12900F

  • Performs up to 3% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-13400F - 203 vs 197 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13400F - 24 vs 16 threads
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Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

197

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€157

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

203

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.19/FPS

37%

Price, €

€444.28

35%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 444.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2290

90%

Multi-Core

10745

77%

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2539

100%

Multi-Core

13890

100%

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo

Core i5-13400F

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Intel Core i9-12900F Logo

Core i9-12900F

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
16
16Threads
24
2.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.4 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
Not AvailableTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
25.0x
Multiplier24.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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