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 $326 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 32,841).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.3% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.7 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $326 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.3% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 32,841).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 65.7 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($500 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.3% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data, 68.1% 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 PRO 370 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.3% 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 PRO 370 is the better fit. You are getting 68.1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 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 PRO 370 is 187.4% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $174 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.3% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-12400F is also 70.9% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 65.7 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 370 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) 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 PRO 370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
1080p
low	183 FPS	245 FPS
medium	168 FPS	230 FPS
high	139 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	213 FPS
medium	132 FPS	181 FPS
high	106 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	146 FPS
medium	81 FPS	124 FPS
high	64 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	84 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
1080p
low	471 FPS	278 FPS
medium	397 FPS	234 FPS
high	341 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	182 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	246 FPS
medium	351 FPS	215 FPS
high	309 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	159 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	164 FPS
medium	248 FPS	149 FPS
high	229 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
1080p
low	488 FPS	813 FPS
medium	488 FPS	641 FPS
high	488 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	463 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	712 FPS
medium	488 FPS	570 FPS
high	485 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	508 FPS
medium	389 FPS	418 FPS
high	337 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	314 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
1080p
low	488 FPS	821 FPS
medium	488 FPS	821 FPS
high	488 FPS	751 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	682 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	796 FPS
medium	488 FPS	715 FPS
high	488 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	544 FPS
medium	450 FPS	496 FPS
high	391 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	390 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 PRO 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 PRO 370

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. 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: 32,841 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 PRO 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 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 PRO 370 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 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 PRO 370 uses Strix Point-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370's 32,841 — a 50.8% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 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)+13%	16 MB
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-HX PRO (Zen 5/5c) (2025)
PassMark	19,532	32,841+68%
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 PRO 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	LPDDR5X-8000
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 targets Mobile Workstation / AI. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

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

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 debuted at $500. On MSRP ($174 vs $500), the Core i5-12400F is $326 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 112.3 pts/$ vs 65.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 — making the Core i5-12400F the 52.3% better value option.