Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen Embedded V2718

CPU

GPU

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

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Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.15 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+23.4%

15,831

0.0%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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: +36.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 77.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Embedded V2718 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 7, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 12,380).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 77.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 7, while Core i5-12400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Embedded V2718 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (654 vs 12,380).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-12400F better than Ryzen Embedded V2718?

Yes. Core i5-12400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 36.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1793% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 23.4% higher 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 36.9% 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, Core i5-12400F is the better fit. You are getting 1793% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 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 $76 cheaper on MSRP at $174 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 36.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 77.3% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 63.3 PassMark/$), 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 FP6, 125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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 V2718 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	183 FPS	179 FPS
medium	168 FPS	146 FPS
high	139 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	150 FPS
medium	132 FPS	121 FPS
high	106 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	68 FPS
medium	81 FPS	58 FPS
high	64 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	471 FPS	191 FPS
medium	397 FPS	167 FPS
high	341 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	166 FPS
medium	351 FPS	149 FPS
high	309 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	135 FPS
medium	248 FPS	126 FPS
high	229 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	104 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	488 FPS	396 FPS
medium	488 FPS	396 FPS
high	488 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	396 FPS
medium	488 FPS	396 FPS
high	485 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	396 FPS
medium	389 FPS	367 FPS
high	337 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	488 FPS	396 FPS
medium	488 FPS	396 FPS
high	488 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	396 FPS
medium	488 FPS	396 FPS
high	488 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	396 FPS
medium	450 FPS	396 FPS
high	391 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Embedded V2718

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 V2718

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.15 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,831 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 5.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 20.9% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 654 (179.9% advantage for the Core i5-12400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,124, a 40.8% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 4,551 (149.5% advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2718). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+6%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+47%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+125%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	19,532+23%	15,831
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380+1793%	654
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700+51%	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	4,551+593%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	LGA1700	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4 3200 MHz
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 true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). The Ryzen Embedded V2718 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. On MSRP ($174 vs $250), the Core i5-12400F is $76 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 112.3 pts/$ vs 63.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Core i5-12400F the 55.7% better value option.