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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-12900KS vs Core i5-4440S

The Core i9-12900KS is much faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $430.93 more expensive!

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$479.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 124% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 9 months newer
Available for $479.99

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$49.06View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i9-12900KS

722FPS

Core i5-4440S

471FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-12900KS

284FPS

Core i5-4440S

177FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-12900KS

387FPS

Core i5-4440S

176FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-12900KS

222FPS

Core i5-4440S

197FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-12900KS

763FPS

Core i5-4440S

561FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-12900KS

327FPS

Core i5-4440S

324FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i9-12900KS

246FPS

Core i5-4440S

192FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-12900KS

565FPS

Core i5-4440S

516FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-12900KS

64%

Core i5-4440S

17%

Core i9-12900KS ranks 47 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-12900KS

Core i5-4440S

Core i9-12900KS has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-12900KS

Core i5-4440S

Core i9-12900KS has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-12900KS

30 MB

Core i5-4440S

6 MB

Core i9-12900KS has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-12900KS

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4440S

2.8 GHz

Core i9-12900KS has a 21% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-12900KS

5.5 GHz

Core i5-4440S

3.3 GHz

Core i9-12900KS boosts 67% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-12900KS

150W

Core i5-4440S

65W

Core i5-4440S draws 85W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-12900KS

$479.99

Core i5-4440S

$49.06

Core i5-4440S is $430.93 cheaper.

Core i9-12900KSCore i5-4440S

LGA1700

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LGA1150

Alder Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Intel HD 4600

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-12900KS or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i9-12900KS. It's 276% faster than the Core i5-4440S on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-12900KS than Core i5-4440S?expand_more

276% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-12900KS or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i9-12900KS is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-12900KS worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-12900KS and Core i5-4440S?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-12900KS scores 64/100, Core i5-4440S scores 17/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-12900KS or Core i5-4440S 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 i9-12900KS or Core i5-4440S?expand_more

The Core i9-12900KS is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.