Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen Embedded V3C48

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: +13.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded V3C48.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 20,203).
❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

2022

Why buy it

✅+3.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Embedded V3C48.

Why buy it

✅+3.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 20,203).
❌Launch MSRP is still $174 MSRP, while Ryzen Embedded V3C48 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Embedded V3C48 better than Core i5-12400F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-12400F is ahead with a 13.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V3C48 pulls ahead with 3.4% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is the better fit. You are getting 3.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-12400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $174 MSRP, and it gives you 3.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i5-12400F is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 13.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-12400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 Embedded V3C48 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 V3C48 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	183 FPS	174 FPS
medium	168 FPS	139 FPS
high	139 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	144 FPS
medium	132 FPS	113 FPS
high	106 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	66 FPS
medium	81 FPS	55 FPS
high	64 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	471 FPS	331 FPS
medium	397 FPS	281 FPS
high	341 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	286 FPS
medium	351 FPS	251 FPS
high	309 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	177 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	206 FPS
medium	248 FPS	187 FPS
high	229 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	134 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	488 FPS	505 FPS
medium	488 FPS	505 FPS
high	488 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	444 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	505 FPS
medium	488 FPS	459 FPS
high	485 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	412 FPS
medium	389 FPS	320 FPS
high	337 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
1080p
low	488 FPS	505 FPS
medium	488 FPS	505 FPS
high	488 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	505 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	505 FPS
medium	488 FPS	505 FPS
high	488 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	486 FPS
medium	450 FPS	435 FPS
high	391 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	339 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Embedded V3C48

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 V3C48

The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,203 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C48's 20,203 — a 3.4% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C48. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark	19,532	20,203+3%
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 V3C48 uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
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 V3C48). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.