EPYC 9175F vs Core i5-12400F
EPYC 9175F
Core i5-12400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9175F
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9175F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,703) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9175F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+898%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,703) | ✅ 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 9175F and Core i5-12400F
EPYC 9175F
The EPYC 9175F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 512 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 65,894 points. Launch price was $4,256.
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 9175F packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 9175F has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the EPYC 9175F versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 12.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 9175F (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9175F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9175F scores 65,894 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 108.5% lead for the EPYC 9175F. L3 cache: 512 MB (total) on the EPYC 9175F vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.
| Feature | EPYC 9175F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 512 MB (total)+2744% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 65,894+237% | 19,532 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 657 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9175F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the EPYC 9175F versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the EPYC 9175F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9175F supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9175F) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9175F) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the EPYC 9175F offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9175F) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).
| Feature | EPYC 9175F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+127900% | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 128 GB+3276700% |
| RAM Channels | 12+500% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 9175F) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: EPYC 9175F rivals Xeon 6972P; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | EPYC 9175F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Performance/Value |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9175F launched at $4256 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($3703 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $3593 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9175F delivers 17.8 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 163.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9175F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4256 | $174-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3703 | $110-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.8 | 177.6+898% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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