The Core i5-12400 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3500X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €91.86 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3500X
- Up to 54% cheaper – €79.18 vs €171.04
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 3500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€171.04
46%
Value, €/FPS
€0.84/FPS
49%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Average FPS
189
93%
Min 1% FPS
125
93%
Price, €
€79.18
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.41/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 3500X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 3500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 3500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
56%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 24th, 2019 |
| $199.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 18 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
