The Core i5-14400 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900KF, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $61.35 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-14400
- Up to 27% cheaper – $169.98 vs $231.33
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Core i5-14400 vs Core i9-12900KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
207
98%
Min 1% FPS
136
98%
Price, $
$169.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
$231.33
73%
Value, $/FPS
$1.09/FPS
75%
Core i5-14400 vs Core i9-12900KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i9-12900KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF
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 i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$221.00 | MSRP | $564.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | 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 | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
