Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900 and the cheaper Core i5-12400 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900
- Performs up to 7% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-12400 - 255 vs 238 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - $161.76 vs $458.0
- Up to 62% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-12900 - $0.68 vs $1.8 per FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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FPS
238
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$161.76
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900 | vs | Intel Core i5-12400 |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |