Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

26,303

+34.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 7 5700X3D

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

106%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

106%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

106%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

106%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

106%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

105%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

105%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

105%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

104%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

104%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

104%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

104%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

101%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

101%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

100%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

100%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

99%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

99%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

99%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

99%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

99%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

98%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

98%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

98%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

98%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

97%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

97%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

97%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

96%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 29.5% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($249)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $249), it costs 56% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 68% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+68%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($249)

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 7 5700X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 7 5700X3D

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 7 5700X3D

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,303 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 26,303 — a 29.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 13,400 (7.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,900, a 11.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 10,500 (176.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+7%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+433%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	19,532	26,303+35%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	13,400+8%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	1,900+12%
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	10,500+1498%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — 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 7 5700X3D — 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 7 5700X3D) — the Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and X570,X470,B550,B450,A520 (Ryzen 7 5700X3D).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
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 7 5700X3D). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen 7 5700X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Ryzen 7 5700X3D rivals Intel Core i5-14600K.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D debuted at $249. At current prices ($110 vs $249), the Core i5-12400F is $139 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 105.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D — making the Core i5-12400F the 50.8% better value option.