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: +13.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 112.3 vs 124.4 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $146 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $28 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 124.4 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($146 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,169 vs 19,532).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE.

Why buy it

✅Costs $28 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 124.4 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($146 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 112.3 vs 124.4 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $146 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,169 vs 19,532).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-12400F better than Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE?

Yes. Core i5-12400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 7.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, 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 13.7% 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 7.5% 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 still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-12400F is 19.2% more expensive on MSRP at $174 MSRP versus $146 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is also 10.9% better value on MSRP (124.4 vs 112.3 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE 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?

Core i5-12400F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. 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 5 PRO 5655GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
1080p
low	183 FPS	175 FPS
medium	168 FPS	147 FPS
high	139 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	148 FPS
medium	132 FPS	123 FPS
high	106 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	79 FPS
medium	81 FPS	71 FPS
high	64 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
1080p
low	471 FPS	335 FPS
medium	397 FPS	284 FPS
high	341 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	297 FPS
medium	351 FPS	259 FPS
high	309 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	231 FPS
medium	248 FPS	205 FPS
high	229 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
1080p
low	488 FPS	454 FPS
medium	488 FPS	454 FPS
high	488 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	454 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	454 FPS
medium	488 FPS	436 FPS
high	485 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	361 FPS
medium	389 FPS	304 FPS
high	337 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	211 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
1080p
low	488 FPS	454 FPS
medium	488 FPS	454 FPS
high	488 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	454 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	454 FPS
medium	488 FPS	454 FPS
high	488 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	454 FPS
medium	450 FPS	445 FPS
high	391 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	345 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

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 5 PRO 5655GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,169 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's 18,169 — a 7.2% lead for the Core i5-12400F. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	19,532+8%	18,169
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 5 PRO 5655GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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 5 PRO 5655GE). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
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 5 PRO 5655GE debuted at $146. On MSRP ($174 vs $146), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is $28 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 112.3 pts/$ vs 124.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE the 10.3% better value option.