Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-9400F
56.4Single-core30.1
41.7Multi-core27.9
46.5Gaming27.8
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+26) and gaming (+19). Intel Core i5-9400F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 28
- 400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 112% higher PassMark: 19,700 vs 9,300
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- 16% higher Base clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+7% | 4.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+400% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+100% | 9 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+50%Top 32% | 1,400Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+109%Top 43% | 4,500Top 82% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690+56%Top 33% | 1,080Top 83% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900+102%Top 47% | 5,900Top 79% |
| PassMark | 19,700+112%Top 49% | 9,300Top 79% |
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