PRO A12-8870E vs Core i5-12400F

PRO A12-8870E

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2016

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A12-8870E

4 / 4

3,010

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen AI Max 390

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+548.9%

About PassMark

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. The PRO A12-8870E is positioned at rank #352 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 PRO A12-8870E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

5178%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

4893%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3552%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1070%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

848%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

742%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

425%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

419%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

382%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

382%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

377%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

367%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

362%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

361%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

357%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

100%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

100%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

100%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

99%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

99%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

99%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

#352

PRO A12-8870E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#364

Celeron G3920

MSRP: $40|Avg: $30

98%

#366

Ryzen 3 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 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	PRO A12-8870E	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The PRO A12-8870E (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	PRO A12-8870E	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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.

PRO A12-8870E Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A12-8870E and Core i5-12400F

PRO A12-8870E

The PRO A12-8870E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,010 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The PRO A12-8870E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-8870E versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The PRO A12-8870E uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-8870E scores 3,010 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 146.6% lead for the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	PRO A12-8870E	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+16%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	28 nm	Intel 7 nm-75%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	3,010	19,532+549%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

🧠

Memory & Platform

The PRO A12-8870E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	PRO A12-8870E	Core i5-12400F
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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: not specified (PRO A12-8870E) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.