Core i5-2450M vs Core i9-11900KF
The Core i5-2450M is same performance as the Core i9-11900KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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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 i9-11900KF has a 40% higher base clock.
LGAG2 (988B)
Sockethelp
LGA1200Sandy Bridge
Codenamehelp
Rocket LakeMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopHD Graphics 3000
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2450M or Core i9-11900KF?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2450M or Core i9-11900KF?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2450M and Core i9-11900KF?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-2450M scores 14/100, Core i9-11900KF scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-2450M or Core i9-11900KF 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 i5-2450M or Core i9-11900KF?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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