Core i5-12400T vs Ryzen 7 2700
Core i5-12400T
Ryzen 7 2700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) | ✅ More affordable ($86) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+125%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) | ✅ More affordable ($86) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400T and Ryzen 7 2700
Core i5-12400T
The Core i5-12400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,543 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 2700
The Ryzen 7 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,633 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 2700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 2700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-12400T versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400T (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-12400T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400T scores 15,543 against the Ryzen 7 2700's 15,633 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700.
| Feature | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+78% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 15,543 | 15,633 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,650 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400T) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2700). The Core i5-12400T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen 7 2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400T targets Office/Home Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Office/Home Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12400T launched at $192 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 2700 debuted at $299. At current prices ($192 vs $86), the Ryzen 7 2700 is $106 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400T delivers 81.0 pts/$ vs 181.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 2700 — making the Ryzen 7 2700 the 76.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-36% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $192 | $86-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 81.0 | 181.8+124% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2018 |
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