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

✅Costs $126 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 39.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 80.7 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅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 7 PRO 5755G.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 24,216).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 80.7 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌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 7 PRO 5755G

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $126 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 39.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 80.7 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅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 7 PRO 5755G.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 24,216).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 80.7 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G better than Core i5-12400F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 24% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.7% 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, Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is the better fit. You are getting 24% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-12400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 72.4% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $174 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-12400F is also 39.1% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 80.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i5-12400F 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. 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 7 PRO 5755G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
1080p
low	183 FPS	179 FPS
medium	168 FPS	152 FPS
high	139 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	153 FPS
medium	132 FPS	126 FPS
high	106 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	84 FPS
medium	81 FPS	75 FPS
high	64 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
1080p
low	471 FPS	420 FPS
medium	397 FPS	352 FPS
high	341 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	363 FPS
medium	351 FPS	317 FPS
high	309 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	237 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	250 FPS
medium	248 FPS	224 FPS
high	229 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	182 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
1080p
low	488 FPS	605 FPS
medium	488 FPS	574 FPS
high	488 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	431 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	510 FPS
medium	488 FPS	437 FPS
high	485 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	326 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	376 FPS
medium	389 FPS	318 FPS
high	337 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	220 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
1080p
low	488 FPS	605 FPS
medium	488 FPS	605 FPS
high	488 FPS	605 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	605 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	605 FPS
medium	488 FPS	605 FPS
high	488 FPS	572 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	520 FPS
medium	450 FPS	465 FPS
high	391 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

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 7 PRO 5755G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 24,216 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 24,216 — a 21.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
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	24,216+24%
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 7 PRO 5755G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
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 7 PRO 5755G). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
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 7 PRO 5755G debuted at $300. On MSRP ($174 vs $300), the Core i5-12400F is $126 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 112.3 pts/$ vs 80.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — making the Core i5-12400F the 32.7% better value option.