Intel Core i9-12900F vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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Intel Core i9-12900F or Intel Core i9-12900F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-12900F features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-12900F Name Intel Core i5-12400F
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900F has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
None None 4.4 GHz
5.1 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.5 GHz
3.8 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
24 Threads 12
None None 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 6
None None 6x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
202 W TDP (PL2) 117 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
14.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
464 $ Release price 167 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
36739
36739
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
26455
26455
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
15712
15712
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
15367
15367
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
10097
10097
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
2637
2637
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
1988
1988
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
1968
1968
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
764
764
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664