Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i9-10900KF
56.4Single-core48.3
41.7Multi-core43.6
46.5Gamingspec-based54.6
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3 against 47.7 for Intel Core i9-10900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-10900KF edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 48
- 200% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 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: $167 vs $472
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900KF
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 20% higher Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- 13% higher PassMark: 22,129 vs 19,536
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCLGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 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 | 8 MB+200% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 20 MB+11% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 48% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 48% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 42% | — |
| PassMark | 19,536Bottom 43% | 22,129+13%Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,485+12%Top 46% | 3,119Bottom 44% |
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