A6 Micro-6500T vs Core i5-12400F

CPU

GPU

A6 Micro-6500T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6 Micro-6500T

4 / 4

1,146

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+1604.4%

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 Micro-6500T is positioned at rank #1045 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 Micro-6500T

#1033

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2560%

#1034

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2523%

#1035

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2316%

#1036

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2305%

#1037

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2284%

#1039

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2206%

#1040

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2115%

#1041

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2112%

#1042

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2055%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

99%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

95%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

94%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

93%

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 Micro-6500T	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 (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6 Micro-6500T (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6 Micro-6500T	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+132%)
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 Micro-6500T Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6 Micro-6500T and Core i5-12400F

A6 Micro-6500T

The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.

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 Micro-6500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 83.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A6 Micro-6500T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the A6 Micro-6500T scores 1,146 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 177.8% lead for the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	A6 Micro-6500T	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	4.4 GHz+144%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+108%
L3 Cache	—	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	28 nm	Intel 7 nm-75%
Architecture	Mullins (2014)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	1,146	19,532+1604%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

🧠

Memory & Platform

The A6 Micro-6500T 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 DDR3-1333 on the A6 Micro-6500T versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 50% 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 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	A6 Micro-6500T	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FT3	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	20+150%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (A6 Micro-6500T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The A6 Micro-6500T includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	A6 Micro-6500T	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon R4	—
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The A6 Micro-6500T launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($15 vs $110), the A6 Micro-6500T is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6 Micro-6500T delivers 76.4 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 79.7% better value option.