A6-7000 vs Core i5-12400F

A6-7000

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-7000

2 / 2

1,002

0.0%

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+1849.3%

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. The A6-7000 is positioned at rank #1081 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 A6-7000

#1069

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2928%

#1070

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2885%

#1071

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2649%

#1072

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2637%

#1073

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2613%

#1075

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2523%

#1076

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2419%

#1077

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2415%

#1078

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2350%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

99%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

96%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

95%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

95%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-7000	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-7000 (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-7000	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+166%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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.

A6-7000 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-7000 and Core i5-12400F

A6-7000

The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.

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.

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Processing Power

The A6-7000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-7000 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A6-7000 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the A6-7000 scores 1,002 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 180.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	A6-7000	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.4 GHz+47%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	—	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1024 kB	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	28 nm	Intel 7 nm-75%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	1,002	19,532+1849%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

🧠

Memory & Platform

The A6-7000 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-7000 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the A6-7000 supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-7000) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-7000) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP3 (A6-7000) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	A6-7000	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FT3	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+31900%	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	16	128 GB+838860700%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (A6-7000) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	A6-7000	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon R4 Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

💰

Value Analysis

The A6-7000 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($15 vs $110), the A6-7000 is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-7000 delivers 66.8 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 90.7% better value option.