Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 9 5900XT

16 Cores32 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 9 5900XT

16 / 32

44,105

+125.8%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Ryzen 7 7700

Ryzen 9 5900X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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 9 5900XT

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

105%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

105%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

105%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

105%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

105%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

104%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

104%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

104%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

103%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

103%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

102%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

102%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

102%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

74%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

102%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

101%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

100%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

99%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

99%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

99%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

98%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

98%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

98%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

97%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

96%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

96%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

96%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

95%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

95%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

95%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

94%

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 9 5900XT delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (77.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 9 5900XT	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($311)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 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 $311), it costs 65% less. While offering significantly lower raw performance, it results in a 25% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 9 5900XT.

Insight	Ryzen 9 5900XT	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+25%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($311)	✅ 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 9 5900XT Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 5900XT and Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 9 5900XT

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. 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: 44,105 points. Launch price was $349.

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 9 5900XT packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900XT has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900XT versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900XT (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5900XT uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 44,105 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 77.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900XT. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,000 vs 12,380 (56% advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900XT). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,320 vs 1,700, a 30.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900XT that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 657 (182.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900XT). L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900XT vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5900XT	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB+256%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	44,105+126%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	22,000+78%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,320+36%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,000+2031%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 5900XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 5900XT versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 9 5900XT) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Ryzen 9 5900XT offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 5900XT) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Ryzen 9 5900XT	Core i5-12400F
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900XT) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5900XT targets High End Desktop, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5900XT	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High End Desktop	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 9 5900XT launched at $349 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($311 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $201 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 9 5900XT delivers 141.8 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 22.4% better value option.