Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i9-12900K
62.5Single-core72.2
49.3Multi-core70.4
50.2Gamingspec-based63.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F15 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+10). Intel Core i5-13400F 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 i5-13400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 49
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 66% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,229 vs 15,800
- 63% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 148 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 241 W+63% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 14 MB+47% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 42% | 2,715+18%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 17,450+54%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 39% | 1,903+6%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 41% | 26,229+66%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 41,103+61%Top 24% |
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