Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 5500GT

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Ryzen 5 5500GT

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+3.6%

18,846

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 Ryzen 5 5500GT

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

104%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

104%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

103%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

103%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

103%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

103%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

102%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

102%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

102%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

102%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

102%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

101%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

100%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

100%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

100%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

100%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

73%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

100%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

99%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

98%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

97%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

97%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

96%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

96%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

96%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

96%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

95%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

94%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

94%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

94%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 5500GT in both compute-intensive tasks (3.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-12400F leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 15% cheaper ($110 vs $130) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+22%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)

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

Ryzen 5 5500GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 5 5500GT

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.

Ryzen 5 5500GT

The Ryzen 5 5500GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,846 points. Launch price was $125.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 5 5500GT share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500GT — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 5 5500GT's 18,846 — a 3.6% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 10,500 (16.4% advantage for the Core i5-12400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,412, a 18.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 8,514 (171.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500GT). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	19,532+4%	18,846
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380+18%	10,500
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700+20%	1,412
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	8,514+1196%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5500GT — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5500GT) — the Ryzen 5 5500GT offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 5 5500GT).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5500GT). The Ryzen 5 5500GT includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen 5 5500GT targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Ryzen 5 5500GT rivals Core i5-12400.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT debuted at $125. At current prices ($110 vs $130), the Core i5-12400F is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 145.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5500GT — making the Core i5-12400F the 20.2% better value option.