Which is better, Intel Core i5-13400F or Intel Core i9-12900K?

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F vs Core i9-12900K

Intel

Core i5-13400F

Intel

Core i9-12900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-13400F	Core i9-12900K
Performance
Total Cores	10	16+37%
Threads	16	24+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.2 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+22%
Cache
L3 Cache	20 MB	30 MB+33%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (60% better). The Core i5-13400F wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Max Memory (50% better).

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Core i5-13400F

Core i9-12900K

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