Core i5-12400F vs Core i9-14900

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Core i9-14900

24 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

45,321

+132.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-14900

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

105%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

104%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

104%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

104%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

103%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

103%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

103%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

103%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

103%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

102%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

102%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

102%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

102%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

101%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

51%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

100%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

100%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

100%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

99%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

99%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

98%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

49%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

98%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

97%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

96%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

96%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

96%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

96%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

95%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

95%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-14900 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (79.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Core i9-14900
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $589), it costs 81% less. While offering significantly lower raw performance, it results in a 131% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i9-14900.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Core i9-14900
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+131%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Core i9-14900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Core i9-14900

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

Core i9-14900

The Core i9-14900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,321 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-14900 offers 24 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-14900 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-14900 — a 24% clock advantage for the Core i9-14900 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Core i9-14900's 45,321 — a 79.5% lead for the Core i9-14900. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 36,000 (97.6% advantage for the Core i9-14900). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 3,000, a 55.3% lead for the Core i9-14900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 20,000 (187.3% advantage for the Core i9-14900). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14900.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i9-14900
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	24 / 32+300%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.6 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,532	45,321+132%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	36,000+191%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	3,000+76%
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	20,000+2944%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i9-14900 supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and H610,B660,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i9-14900).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i9-14900
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-14900). The Core i9-14900 includes integrated graphics (UHD 770), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Core i9-14900 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Core i9-14900 rivals Ryzen 9 7900.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Core i9-14900
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD 770
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Enthusiast

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Core i9-14900 debuted at $524. At current prices ($110 vs $589), the Core i5-12400F is $479 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 76.9 pts/$ for the Core i9-14900 — making the Core i5-12400F the 79.1% better value option.