Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Core i5-12490F
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Core i5-12490F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12490F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 5500X3D and Core i5-12490F
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 June 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,231 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12490F
The Core i5-12490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,366 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Core i5-12490F share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12490F — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-12490F (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-12490F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 20,231 against the Core i5-12490F's 20,366 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-12490F. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-12490F.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+380% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,231 | 20,366 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12490F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 5500X3D) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12490F). Primary use case: Core i5-12490F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12490F rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D launched at $185 MSRP, while the Core i5-12490F debuted at $250. At current prices ($180 vs $150), the Core i5-12490F is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D delivers 112.4 pts/$ vs 135.8 pts/$ for the Core i5-12490F — making the Core i5-12490F the 18.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Core i5-12490F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $185-26% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $150-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.4 | 135.8+21% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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