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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

A12-9720P vs Core i5-14400F

The A12-9720P is slightly slower than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $181.93

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

A12-9720P

334FPS

Core i5-14400F

357FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

A12-9720P

245FPS

Core i5-14400F

250FPS

Rust2018

A12-9720P

332FPS

Core i5-14400F

340FPS

Valorant2020

705FPS

730FPS

670FPS

693FPS

Dota 22013

A12-9720P

250FPS

Core i5-14400F

264FPS

Apex Legends2019

A12-9720P

377FPS

Core i5-14400F

380FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

A12-9720P

217FPS

Core i5-14400F

219FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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A12-9720P

14%

Core i5-14400F

50%

Core i5-14400F ranks 36 points higher.

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A12-9720P

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

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A12-9720P

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 12 more threads.

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A12-9720P

0 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

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A12-9720P

2.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

A12-9720P has a 8% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

A12-9720P

3.6 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F boosts 31% higher.

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A12-9720P

15W

Core i5-14400F

65W

A12-9720P draws 50W less power.

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A12-9720P

Core i5-14400F

$181.93

A12-9720PCore i5-14400F

Integrated

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LGA1700

Bristol Ridge

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Raptor Lake-R

Mobile

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

1866 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, A12-9720P or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F. It's 257% faster than the A12-9720P on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 14/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14400F than A12-9720P?expand_more

257% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, A12-9720P or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between A12-9720P and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: A12-9720P scores 14/100, Core i5-14400F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the A12-9720P or Core i5-14400F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the A12-9720P or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

The Core i5-14400F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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