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Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-12400F

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

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 400.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 400.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F is 1173 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700K.

Advantages of Core i7-9700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 5% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-9700K - 219 vs 208 FPS
  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - €151.22 vs €400.97
  • Up to 64% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-9700K - €0.69 vs €1.93 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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Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

208

95%

Value, €/FPS

€1.93/FPS

36%

Price, €

€400.97

37%

Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 400.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

219

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

100%

Price, €

€151.22

100%

FPS and Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1692

76%

Multi-Core

7176

79%

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2221

100%

Multi-Core

9125

100%

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo

Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

Oct 19th, 2018
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7Core i5
Coffee LakeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
8
6
8
12
3.6 GHz
2.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
4.4 GHz
95 W
65 W
14 nm
10 nm
36.0x
25.0x
UHD Graphics 630
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PCs Using Core i7-9700K or Core i5-12400F

With selected game settings

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