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Core i5-12400F vs Core Ultra X9 388H
The Core i5-12400F is slower than the Core Ultra X9 388H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-12400F52% Score
- Available for $159.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-12400F has a 19% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra X9 388H boosts 16% higher.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 2540Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Panther LakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc B3903200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
9600 MHz (LPDDR5X)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra X9 388H?expand_more
The Core Ultra X9 388H. It's 48% faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 52/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra X9 388H than Core i5-12400F?expand_more
48% 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, Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra X9 388H?expand_more
The Core Ultra X9 388H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra X9 388H worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12400F and Core Ultra X9 388H?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-12400F scores 52/100, Core Ultra X9 388H scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra X9 388H 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 Core i5-12400F or Core Ultra X9 388H?expand_more
The Core Ultra X9 388H is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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