Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2023

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

8 / 16

34,827

+78.3%

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

Ryzen 9 5980HX

Ryzen 5 7600

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

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. 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 7 PRO 7745

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

138%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

131%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

131%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

131%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

126%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

126%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

123%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

117%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

116%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

114%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

100%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

97%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (56.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($343)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $343), it costs 68% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 75% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+75%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($343)	✅ More affordable ($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 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 and Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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 7 PRO 7745 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 34,827 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 56.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+20%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+52%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+78%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	34,827+78%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Core i5-12400F
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	5200+103900%	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128	128 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($343 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $233 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 delivers 101.5 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 54.5% better value option.