The Core i9-10900KF is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10900KF
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900KF vs Core i5-12400F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
211
95%
Min 1% FPS
144
95%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
222
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900KF vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900KF vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
18 MB
90%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $509.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
