Which is better, Intel Core i5-12400 or Intel Core i9-14900KF?

The Intel Core i9-14900KF wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-12400.

Core i5-12400 vs Core i9-14900KF

Intel

Core i5-12400

Intel

Core i9-14900KF

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-12400	Core i9-14900KF
Performance
Total Cores	6	24+75%
Threads	12	32+62%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	6 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+22%
Cache
L3 Cache	18 MB	36 MB+50%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	192 GB+33%
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 730	None

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-14900KF wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (300% better). The Core i5-12400 wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (48% better).

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Core i5-12400

Core i9-14900KF

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