Core i5-12400F vs FX-8320

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

FX-8320

8 Cores8 Thrd125 WWMax: 4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+256.9%

5,472

0.0%

Athlon X4 830

Athlon X4 880K

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

FX-8140

Ryzen 7 5700

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 FX-8320

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9627%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9096%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6605%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1990%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1576%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1379%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

790%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

779%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

710%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

710%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

702%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

683%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

673%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

670%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

664%

#566

FX-8320

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

100%

#567

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

99%

#568

Core i3-7100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $39

99%

#569

Pentium E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

99%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

99%

#572

Pentium G4500T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

99%

#573

Core i5-7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

99%

#574

Core i7-7700

MSRP: $272|Avg: $102

98%

#575

Celeron G1610T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#576

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

98%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

97%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

97%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

97%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	FX-8320
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8320 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	FX-8320
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+62%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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

FX-8320 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and FX-8320

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.

FX-8320

The FX-8320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,472 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the FX-8320 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8320 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4 GHz on the FX-8320 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the FX-8320 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the FX-8320's 5,472 — a 112.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 4,500 (93.4% advantage for the Core i5-12400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 458, a 115.1% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 1,791 (92.6% advantage for the FX-8320).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	FX-8320
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 8+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	8192 kB+540%
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	19,532+257%	5,472
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380+175%	4,500
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700+271%	458
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	1,791+173%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8320 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR3-1866 on the FX-8320 — the Core i5-12400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 16 (FX-8320) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and 970,990X,990FX (FX-8320).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	FX-8320
Socket	LGA1700	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V (FX-8320). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, FX-8320 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; FX-8320 rivals Core i5-3570.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	FX-8320
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Productivity

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the FX-8320 debuted at $169. At current prices ($110 vs $50), the FX-8320 is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 109.4 pts/$ for the FX-8320 — making the Core i5-12400F the 47.5% better value option.