Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 8700G

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Ryzen 7 8700G

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

31,649

+62.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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 8700G

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

105%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

105%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

104%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

104%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

103%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

103%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

102%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

102%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

102%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

102%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

101%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

101%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

100%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

100%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

100%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

100%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

100%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

100%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

99%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

98%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

98%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

98%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

97%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

96%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

96%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

96%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

96%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 8700G delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (47.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($269)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $269), it costs 59% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 51% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 8700G.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+51%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($269)

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 8700G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 7 8700G

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 8700G

The Ryzen 7 8700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,649 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8700G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 8700G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700G — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700G (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8700G uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 7 8700G's 31,649 — a 47.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 18,000 (37% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700G). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 2,720, a 46.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 14,326 (182.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700G). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8700G.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+68%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,532	31,649+62%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	18,000+45%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	2,720+60%
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	14,326+2081%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 8700G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8700G supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and X670,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700G).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8700G). The Ryzen 7 8700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen 7 8700G targets High-end Desktop APU. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Ryzen 7 8700G rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 8700G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	High-end Desktop APU

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 8700G debuted at $329. At current prices ($110 vs $269), the Core i5-12400F is $159 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 117.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 8700G — making the Core i5-12400F the 40.6% better value option.