Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 vs Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2023

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

12 / 24

46,828

+139.8%

Ryzen 5 7645HX

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 PRO 7945

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

128%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

110%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

105%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

105%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

100%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

100%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

99%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

96%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

96%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

94%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

89%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

88%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

86%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

76%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

74%

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 PRO 7945 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (82.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ 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 $450), it costs 76% less. While offering significantly lower raw performance, it results in a 71% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+71%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ 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 PRO 7945 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 and Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 46,828 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 9 PRO 7945 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 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 9 PRO 7945 scores 46,828 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 82.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 28,905 vs 12,380 (80.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,206 vs 1,700, a 25.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,832 vs 657 (185% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+23%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+48%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+256%	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	46,828+140%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	28,905+133%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,206+30%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	16,832+2462%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650,AMD A620 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945	Core i5-12400F
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 rivals Core i9-13900; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 launched at $409 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($450 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $340 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 delivers 104.1 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 52.2% better value option.