Core i5-12400 vs Core i5-12400F

Core i5-12400

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400

6 / 12

18,794

0.0%

19,532

+3.9%

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 i5-12400

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

106%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

106%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

106%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

106%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

105%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

104%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

104%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

103%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

102%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

102%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

102%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

101%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

101%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

101%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

100%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

100%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

99%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

99%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

99%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

98%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

98%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

98%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

97%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

96%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

95%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

95%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

95%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

94%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

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

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12400 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (3.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12400	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($195)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $195), it costs 44% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 84% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-12400.

Insight	Core i5-12400	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+84%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($195)	✅ More affordable ($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.

Core i5-12400 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Core i5-12400

The Core i5-12400 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: 18,794 points. Launch price was $299.

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

Both the Core i5-12400 and Core i5-12400F share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-12400 scores 18,794 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 3.9% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,400 vs 12,380 (0.2% advantage for the Core i5-12400). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,381 vs 1,700, a 33.4% lead for the Core i5-12400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,632 vs 657 (176.7% advantage for the Core i5-12400). Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-12400	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	18,794	19,532+4%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,400	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,381+40%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,632+1518%	657

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

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

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Advanced Features

Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i5-12400 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400 targets Gaming Performance/Value, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 730	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($195 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400 delivers 96.4 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 59.3% better value option.