Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i5-4430 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 3229 days newer than Core i5-4430.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 17% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-4430 - 189 vs 161 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4430 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 84 vs 150 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Core i5-4430
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i5-4430 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 84 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
