Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Core i5-12400F

Ryzen AI Max 385

8 Cores16 Thrd55 WWMax: 5 GHz2025

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen AI Max 385

8 / 16

32,274

+65.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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 Max 385 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (49.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen AI Max 385	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 Halo (2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen AI Max 385	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 Max 385 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI Max 385 and Core i5-12400F

Ryzen AI Max 385

The Ryzen AI Max 385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,274 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 Max 385 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen AI Max 385 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max 385 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max 385 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 32,274 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 49.2% lead for the Ryzen AI Max 385. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,500 vs 12,380 (28.5% advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 1,700, a 48.9% lead for the Ryzen AI Max 385 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 657 (182.1% advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max 385 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Ryzen AI Max 385	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+14%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+44%	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	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Strix Halo (2025)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	32,274+65%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,500+33%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,800+65%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,000+2031%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI Max 385 uses the FP11 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 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen AI Max 385) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Strix Halo platform (Ryzen AI Max 385) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Ryzen AI Max 385	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FP11	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-8000	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max 385) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Ryzen AI Max 385 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 8050S), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI Max 385 targets High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI Max 385 rivals Core Ultra 9 285H; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Ryzen AI Max 385	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon 8050S	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI Max 385 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($0 vs $110), the Ryzen AI Max 385 is $110 cheaper.