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 $226 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 34,827).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +63.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 87.1 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $226 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +63.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 34,827).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 87.1 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 better than Core i5-12400F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 63.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 78.3% 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, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 63.0% 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 7745 is the better fit. You are getting 78.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-12400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is 129.9% more expensive on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $174 MSRP, and it gives you a 63.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-12400F is also 28.9% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 87.1 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	183 FPS	248 FPS
medium	168 FPS	231 FPS
high	139 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	218 FPS
medium	132 FPS	183 FPS
high	106 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	152 FPS
medium	81 FPS	127 FPS
high	64 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	471 FPS	616 FPS
medium	397 FPS	516 FPS
high	341 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	525 FPS
medium	351 FPS	461 FPS
high	309 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	308 FPS
medium	248 FPS	276 FPS
high	229 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	228 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	488 FPS	871 FPS
medium	488 FPS	871 FPS
high	488 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	871 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	871 FPS
medium	488 FPS	870 FPS
high	485 FPS	788 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	581 FPS
medium	389 FPS	499 FPS
high	337 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	488 FPS	871 FPS
medium	488 FPS	871 FPS
high	488 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	847 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	871 FPS
medium	488 FPS	871 FPS
high	488 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	646 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	680 FPS
medium	450 FPS	599 FPS
high	391 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

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 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (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 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 56.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.3 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+78%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,532	34,827+78%
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 7745 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	5200+103900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+104857500%	128
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), 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; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V, IOMMU
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($174 vs $400), the Core i5-12400F is $226 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 112.3 pts/$ vs 87.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — making the Core i5-12400F the 25.3% better value option.