Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
Core i5-12400F
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
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 PRO 9955WX
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 PRO 9955WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 67,561 points. Launch price was $1,649.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX's 67,561 — a 110.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 40,000 (105.5% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 3,016, a 55.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 23,596 (189.2% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz+80% |
| 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 | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Shimada Peak (2025) |
| PassMark | 19,532 | 67,561+246% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,380 | 40,000+223% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700 | 3,016+77% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657 | 23,596+3491% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and WRX90 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX).
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 2048 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX rivals Xeon w7-3555.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX debuted at $429. At current prices ($110 vs $450), the Core i5-12400F is $340 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 150.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX — making the Core i5-12400F the 16.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $174-59% | $429 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-76% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 177.6+18% | 150.1 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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