Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen Embedded V2718
Core i5-12400F
Ryzen Embedded V2718
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2718
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+124%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Embedded V2718
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 Embedded V2718
The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.15 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,831 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 5.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 20.9% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 654 (179.9% advantage for the Core i5-12400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,124, a 40.8% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 4,551 (149.5% advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V2718). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+6% | 4.15 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+47% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+125% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 19,532+23% | 15,831 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,380+1793% | 654 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700+51% | 1,124 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657 | 4,551+593% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (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 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports 200% 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 64 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 SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4 3200 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). The Ryzen Embedded V2718 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 Embedded V2718 targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. At current prices ($110 vs $200), the Core i5-12400F is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 79.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Core i5-12400F the 76.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Embedded V2718 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $174-30% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-45% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 177.6+124% | 79.2 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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