The Core i5-12400F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the FX-8300
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12400F vs FX-8300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
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Core i5-12400F vs FX-8300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400F vs FX-8300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400F vs FX-8300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
FX-8300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
39%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $174.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vishera |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
