Ryzen 5 220 vs Core i5-12400
Ryzen 5 220
Core i5-12400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 220
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 220 | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($195) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 220 | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+30%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($195) |
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 Ryzen 5 220 and Core i5-12400
Ryzen 5 220
The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12400
The Core i5-12400 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: 18,794 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 220 and Core i5-12400 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-12400 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 18,762 against the Core i5-12400's 18,794 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-12400. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 2,381, a 58.7% lead for the Core i5-12400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,700 vs 10,632 (32% advantage for the Core i5-12400). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+11% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 18,762 | 18,794 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | 2,381+83% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,700 | 10,632+38% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 220 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i5-12400 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 14 (Ryzen 5 220) vs 20 (Core i5-12400) — the Core i5-12400 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 5 220) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 20+43% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 220) and UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-12400) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop, Core i5-12400 targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Thin and Light Laptop | Gaming Performance/Value |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 220 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400 debuted at $209. At current prices ($150 vs $195), the Ryzen 5 220 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 220 delivers 125.1 pts/$ vs 96.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400 — making the Ryzen 5 220 the 25.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-28% | $209 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-23% | $195 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.1+30% | 96.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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