Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 7845HX
Core i5-12400F
Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 9 7845HX
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 9 7845HX
The Ryzen 9 7845HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 44,940 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 7845HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen 9 7845HX's 44,940 — a 78.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 7845HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 26,654 (73.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 2,697, a 45.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 7845HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 15,039 (183.3% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+256% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 19,532 | 44,940+130% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,380 | 26,654+115% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700 | 2,697+59% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657 | 15,039+2189% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) — the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX).
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | High-end Gaming / Content Creation |
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