Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7400T.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 36% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-7400T - 261 vs 192 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400T
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $75.0 vs $282.99
- Up to 64% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-12900K - $0.39 vs $1.08 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
261
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
36%
Price, $
$282.99
26%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-7400T |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |