The Core i5-14400 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $79.51 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-14400
- Up to 29% cheaper – $190.49 vs $270.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Core i5-14400 vs Core i9-12900K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
226
97%
Min 1% FPS
153
97%
Price, $
$190.49
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.84/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$270
70%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
72%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
20 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
90%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$221.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 16 |
| 16 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
