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Core i9-14900KF vs Core i5-12400

Core i9-14900KF vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-14900KF Processore per sistemi desktop 14900KF 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

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FPS Winner

Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-14900KF Processore per sistemi desktop 14900KF 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 485 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 110 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900KF is 651 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12400.

Advantages of Core i9-14900KF

  • Performs up to 1% better in Stray than Core i5-12400 - 190 vs 188 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 32 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Core i9-14900KF - €164.13 vs €485.00
  • Up to 66% better value when playing Stray than Core i9-14900KF - €0.87 vs €2.55 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-14900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.55/FPS

34%

Price, €

€485

33%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900KF Processore per sistemi desktop 14900KF 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 485 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 110 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

188

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.87/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.13

100%

Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 111 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3108

100%

Multi-Core

21042

100%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

70%

Multi-Core

8847

42%

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo

Core i9-14900KF

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
32.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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