Ryzen 3 7320U vs Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 3 7320U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 7320U

4 / 8

8,627

0.0%

FX-6350

Ryzen 3 3350U

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+126.4%

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 Ryzen 3 7320U is positioned at rank #632 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 Ryzen 3 7320U

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

98%

#620

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

850%

#621

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

838%

#622

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

769%

#623

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

766%

#624

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

759%

#626

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

733%

#627

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

702%

#628

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

701%

#629

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

682%

#632

Ryzen 3 7320U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

99%

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

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 7320U in both compute-intensive tasks (77.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 3 7320U	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	✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 7320U	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.

Ryzen 3 7320U Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 7320U and Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 3 7320U

The Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,627 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Ryzen 3 7320U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7320U uses the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7320U scores 8,627 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 77.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 4,907 vs 12,380 (86.5% advantage for the Core i5-12400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,213 vs 1,700, a 33.4% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,589 vs 657 (138.1% advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320U). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320U vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Ryzen 3 7320U	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.4 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+350%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	6 nm-14%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	8,627	19,532+126%
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,907	12,380+152%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,213	1,700+40%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,589+446%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 7320U uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5-5500 memory speed. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Ryzen 3 7320U) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT6 (Ryzen 3 7320U) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Ryzen 3 7320U	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FT6	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5500	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	20+400%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 7320U) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Ryzen 3 7320U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.