Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 1766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7400T.
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 15% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-7400T - 134 vs 117 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400T - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Core i5-7400T
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $64.56 vs $254.00
- Up to 71% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-12900KF - $0.55 vs $1.90 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 35 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Buy for $254 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 147 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
117
87%
Value, $/FPS
$0.55/FPS
100%
Price, $
$64.56
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $64.56 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 148 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900KF | vs | Core i5-7400T |
---|---|---|
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 |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |