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

✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 35,133).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

2024

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon 890M, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

2024

Why buy it

✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon 890M, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 35,133).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 better than Core i5-12400F?

Yes. Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.9% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data, 79.9% 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 AI 9 HX 370 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.9% more average FPS across 6 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the better fit. You are getting 79.9% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-12400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $174 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.9% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-12400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), 33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 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 AI 9 HX 370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	183 FPS	246 FPS
medium	168 FPS	231 FPS
high	139 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	216 FPS
medium	132 FPS	184 FPS
high	106 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	150 FPS
medium	81 FPS	128 FPS
high	64 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	471 FPS	351 FPS
medium	397 FPS	298 FPS
high	341 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	230 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	305 FPS
medium	351 FPS	268 FPS
high	309 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	180 FPS
medium	248 FPS	162 FPS
high	229 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	135 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	488 FPS	758 FPS
medium	488 FPS	602 FPS
high	488 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	443 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	677 FPS
medium	488 FPS	545 FPS
high	485 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	400 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	491 FPS
medium	389 FPS	410 FPS
high	337 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	309 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	488 FPS	878 FPS
medium	488 FPS	811 FPS
high	488 FPS	695 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	627 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	759 FPS
medium	488 FPS	680 FPS
high	488 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	519 FPS
medium	450 FPS	473 FPS
high	391 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

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 AI 9 HX 370

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 57.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Strix Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	19,532	35,133+80%
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 AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	7500+149900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+52428700%	256
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), 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 AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon 890M
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V, SVM
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 debuted at $0. On MSRP ($174 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is $174 cheaper.