In GRID, the Core i9-12900KF is same performance as the Core i5-9400F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i9-12900KF
- Is 2 years and 9 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Jan 08, 2019
- Is 2 years and 9 months newer
Core i5-9400F
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-9400F: Comparison of performance and price
![Intel Core i9 [12th Gen] i9-12900KF Hexadeca-core [16 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B09LMQ7XGX.jpg)
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
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%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
9 MB
30%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i9-12900KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-9400F Jan 8th, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 2666 MHz (DDR4) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
