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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i5-11400F on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 233 days newer than Core i5-11400F.
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 3% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-11400F - 298 vs 289 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11400F - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11400F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-11400F
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
298
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
100%
Price, $
$283.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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My Games
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-11400F
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900K | vs | Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i5-11400F
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