Core i5-12400F vs EPYC 4585PX

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

EPYC 4585PX

16 Cores32 Thrd170 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

70,563

+261.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4585PX

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

125%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

119%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

119%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

113%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

113%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

113%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

109%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

108%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

106%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

101%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

100%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

98%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

86%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($826) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 4585PX is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 4585PX
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($826)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12400F ($110), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($716 less, 87% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 4585PX
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+108%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($826)

Performance Check

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

EPYC 4585PX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and EPYC 4585PX

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.

EPYC 4585PX

The EPYC 4585PX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 70,563 points. Launch price was $699.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 4585PX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 4585PX has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.7 GHz on the EPYC 4585PX — a 25.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4585PX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 4585PX uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the EPYC 4585PX's 70,563 — a 113.3% lead for the EPYC 4585PX. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4585PX.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 4585PX
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.7 GHz+30%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+72%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+611%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Grado (2025)
PassMark	19,532	70,563+261%
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 EPYC 4585PX uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus 5600 on the EPYC 4585PX — the EPYC 4585PX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4585PX supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 28 (EPYC 4585PX) — the EPYC 4585PX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and AM5 (EPYC 4585PX).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 4585PX
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	5600+111900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+52428700%	256
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4585PX). The EPYC 4585PX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; EPYC 4585PX rivals Core Ultra 9 285K.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 4585PX
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the EPYC 4585PX debuted at $699. At current prices ($110 vs $826), the Core i5-12400F is $716 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 85.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 4585PX — making the Core i5-12400F the 70.1% better value option.