Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Core i5-12400F

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

12 / 24

34,585

+77.1%

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

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 AI 9 HX 375 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (55.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 AI 9 HX 375 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i5-12400F

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. 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: 34,585 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 AI 9 HX 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 55.6% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,246 vs 12,380 (57% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,865 vs 1,700, a 51% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,100 vs 657 (183.3% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+16%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	16 MB	18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	34,585+77%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	22,246+80%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,865+69%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,100+2198%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FP8	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon 890M	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	AI-Notebook	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($0 vs $110), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $110 cheaper.