In Baldur's Gate 3, the Core i9-12900K is slightly faster than the Core i5-12400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-12900K
- Up to 6% faster in Baldur's Gate 3 – 152 vs 144 FPS
- Up to 6% faster in Baldur's Gate 3
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-12400F
- Is 2 months newer – Jan 04, 2022 vs Nov 04, 2021
- Is 2 months newer
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
Baldur's Gate 3 FPS Calculator
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-12400F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
152 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
108 FPS
100%
Price, $
$289
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.9/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
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%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
18 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
85%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-12900K Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12400F Jan 4th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
