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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.

Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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

Buy for 318.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 158.83 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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

Buy for 318.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 158.83 on Amazon

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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 Intel Core i7-9700K

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

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 17% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-9700K - 130 vs 111 FPS
  • Up to 50% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - €158.83 vs €318.88
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-9700K - €1.22 vs €2.87 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
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

111

85%

Value, €/FPS

€2.87/FPS

42%

Price, €

€318.88

49%

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

Buy for 318.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17293 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

130

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.22/FPS

100%

Price, €

€158.83

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 158.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17293 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

1670

76%

Multi-Core

7089

79%

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo

Intel Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i5-12400F

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-9700K or Core i5-12400F

Assassin's Creed Mirage, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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