The Core i9-12900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-13400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-13400
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-13400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
159
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-13400
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
225
97%
Min 1% FPS
155
97%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-13400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-13400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-13400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-13400
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
20 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
| $5.99 | MSRP | $2.21 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Raptor Lake-S |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
