Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen Embedded R1600

CPU

GPU

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

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Ryzen Embedded R1600

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+496.2%

3,276

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

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: +296.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+350% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded R1600.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen Embedded R1600 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌160% higher power demand at 65W vs 25W.

Ryzen Embedded R1600

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 65W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,276 vs 19,532).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 18 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen Embedded R1600

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +296.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+350% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded R1600.

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 65W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen Embedded R1600 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌160% higher power demand at 65W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,276 vs 19,532).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 18 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP5 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 Embedded R1600?

Yes. Core i5-12400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 296.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 496.2% 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 296.5% more average FPS across 3 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 496.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 350% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i5-12400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-12400F is at an unclear MSRP at $174 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 296.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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 newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP5, 350% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 2/4. 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 Embedded R1600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded R1600
1080p
low	183 FPS	82 FPS
medium	168 FPS	82 FPS
high	139 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	82 FPS
medium	132 FPS	82 FPS
high	106 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	61 FPS
medium	81 FPS	54 FPS
high	64 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded R1600
1080p
low	471 FPS	82 FPS
medium	397 FPS	82 FPS
high	341 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	82 FPS
medium	351 FPS	75 FPS
high	309 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	61 FPS
medium	248 FPS	54 FPS
high	229 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	25 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded R1600
1080p
low	488 FPS	82 FPS
medium	488 FPS	82 FPS
high	488 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	82 FPS
medium	488 FPS	82 FPS
high	485 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	82 FPS
medium	389 FPS	82 FPS
high	337 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	82 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded R1600
1080p
low	488 FPS	82 FPS
medium	488 FPS	82 FPS
high	488 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	82 FPS
medium	488 FPS	82 FPS
high	488 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	82 FPS
medium	450 FPS	82 FPS
high	391 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	82 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Embedded R1600

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 Embedded R1600

The Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,276 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 — a 34.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen Embedded R1600's 3,276 — a 142.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded R1600
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+42%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+350%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	19,532+496%	3,276
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 Embedded R1600 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded R1600
Socket	LGA1700	FP5
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 Embedded R1600). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded R1600
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 Embedded R1600 debuted at $0. On MSRP ($174 vs $0), the Ryzen Embedded R1600 is $174 cheaper.