Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Core i5-12400F
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,247) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+593%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,247) |
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 2990WX
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 2990WX
The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 31,945 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX — a 4.7% 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 Threadripper 2990WX uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX's 31,945 — a 48.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 33,213 (91.4% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,206, a 34% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 7,612 (168.2% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 32 / 64+433% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 64 MB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 19,532 | 31,945+64% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,380 | 33,213+168% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700+41% | 1,206 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657 | 7,612+1059% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12400F) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 2990WX).
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 2048 GB+1500% |
| 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 2990WX). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX targets Extreme Content Creation. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX rivals Core i9-9980XE.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | Extreme Content Creation |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX debuted at $1799. At current prices ($110 vs $1247), the Core i5-12400F is $1137 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 25.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX — making the Core i5-12400F the 149.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $174-90% | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-91% | $1247 |
| Performance per Dollar | 177.6+594% | 25.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2018 |
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