Core i5-12400F vs Sempron 3300+

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Sempron 3300+

1 Cores1 Thrd62 WWMax: 2 GHz2001

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+4640.8%

412

0.0%

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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Sempron 3300+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22703%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21452%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15576%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4692%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3717%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3252%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1862%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1838%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1674%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1673%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1655%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1610%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1588%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1581%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1567%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

98%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

98%

#922

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

100%

#923

Sempron 3300+

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#924

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

100%

#925

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

100%

#926

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

100%

#927

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#929

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

98%

#931

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#932

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

98%

#934

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

97%

#935

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#936

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

96%

#937

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Sempron 3300+
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Palermo (2001−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Sempron 3300+ (2001) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Sempron 3300+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Sempron 3300+ Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Sempron 3300+

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.

Sempron 3300+

The Sempron 3300+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Palermo (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 412 points. Launch price was $30.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Sempron 3300+ offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 2 GHz on the Sempron 3300+ — a 75% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F. The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Sempron 3300+ uses Palermo (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Sempron 3300+'s 412 — a 191.7% lead for the Core i5-12400F. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 0 kB on the Sempron 3300+.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Sempron 3300+
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+500%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+120%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K
Process	Intel 7 nm-95%	130 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Palermo (2001−2005)
PassMark	19,532+4641%	412
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Sempron 3300+ uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Sempron 3300+
Socket	LGA1700	754
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) / not specified (Sempron 3300+). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.