Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Core i5-12400F
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
Core i5-12400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+147%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and Core i5-12400F
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 43,174 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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 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 PRO 390 scores 43,174 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 75.4% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 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 | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 43,174+121% | 19,532 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 657 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 uses the FP11 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 8000 on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Strix Halo (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 8000+159900% | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | 128 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 8050S), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 rivals Apple M4 Max; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 8050S | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Performance/Value |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 launched at $600 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($600 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $490 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 delivers 72.0 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 84.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $174-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $110-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.0 | 177.6+147% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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