Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Core i5-12400F
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+141%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Threadripper 1950
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 Threadripper 1950
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,077 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950's 22,077 — a 12.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 18,780 (41.1% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,961, a 14.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 10,100 (175.6% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+38% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 32 MB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 19,532 | 22,077+13% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,380 | 18,780+52% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700 | 1,961+15% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657 | 10,100+1437% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — 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. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12400F) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950) — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950).
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen Threadripper 1950 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Ryzen Threadripper 1950 rivals Core i9-7960X.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 debuted at $999. At current prices ($110 vs $300), the Core i5-12400F is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 73.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — making the Core i5-12400F the 82.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $174-83% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-63% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 177.6+141% | 73.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2017 |
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