Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i9-10900K
58.9Single-core40.5
40.4Multi-core47.3
46.5Gamingspec-based54.6
9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1240010 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-12400 scores 47.5 against 47.1 for Intel Core i9-10900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-12400 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger single-core score: 59 vs 41
- 200% higher L2 cache: 7.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 40
- 114% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 117 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 250 W+114% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 7.5 MB+200% | 2.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 20 MB+11% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+26%Top 49% | 1,340Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 41% | 16,300+37%Top 42% |
| PassMark | 18,823Bottom 40% | 22,218+18%Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,466+12%Top 45% | 3,107Bottom 45% |
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