Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +33.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,945 vs 19,532).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +33.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,945 vs 19,532).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-12400F better than Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE?

Yes. Core i5-12400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 33.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 3.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-12400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 33.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-12400F is the better fit. You are getting 3.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-12400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-12400F is at an unclear MSRP at $174 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 33.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM5 + DDR5 setup, Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
1080p
low	183 FPS	170 FPS
medium	168 FPS	133 FPS
high	139 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	140 FPS
medium	132 FPS	108 FPS
high	106 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	66 FPS
medium	81 FPS	55 FPS
high	64 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
1080p
low	471 FPS	199 FPS
medium	397 FPS	168 FPS
high	341 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	174 FPS
medium	351 FPS	149 FPS
high	309 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	125 FPS
medium	248 FPS	110 FPS
high	229 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	62 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
1080p
low	488 FPS	474 FPS
medium	488 FPS	474 FPS
high	488 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	371 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	474 FPS
medium	488 FPS	399 FPS
high	485 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	302 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	357 FPS
medium	389 FPS	277 FPS
high	337 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
1080p
low	488 FPS	474 FPS
medium	488 FPS	474 FPS
high	488 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	474 FPS
medium	488 FPS	474 FPS
high	488 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	420 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	443 FPS
medium	450 FPS	390 FPS
high	391 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	301 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,945 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's 18,945 — a 3.1% lead for the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	—
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	—
Process	Intel 7 nm	—
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	—
PassMark	19,532+3%	18,945
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Integrated GPU	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE debuted at $0. On MSRP ($174 vs $0), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is $174 cheaper.