EPYC 4344P vs Core i5-12400F
EPYC 4344P
Core i5-12400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4344P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4344P | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4344P | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($314) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
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 EPYC 4344P and Core i5-12400F
EPYC 4344P
The EPYC 4344P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,821 points. Launch price was $329.
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.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4344P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 4344P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the EPYC 4344P versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 18.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 4344P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 4344P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4344P scores 33,821 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 53.6% lead for the EPYC 4344P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,500 vs 12,380 (44.7% advantage for the EPYC 4344P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,700, a 14.2% lead for the EPYC 4344P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,896 vs 657 (97.1% advantage for the EPYC 4344P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4344P vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+20% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+78% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 33,821+73% | 19,532 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,500+58% | 12,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960+15% | 1,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,896+189% | 657 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4344P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The EPYC 4344P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4344P) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the EPYC 4344P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4344P) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4344P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The EPYC 4344P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4344P targets Entry Server, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: EPYC 4344P rivals Xeon E-2468; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Gaming Performance/Value |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 4344P launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($314 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $204 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4344P delivers 107.7 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 49% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 4344P | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $174-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $314 | $110-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 107.7 | 177.6+65% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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