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Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 7 7700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 129.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 268.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 129.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 268.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7700X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7700X is 266 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12400.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Up to 52% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7700X - $116.52 vs $241.82
  • Up to 50% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Ryzen 7 7700X - $0.72 vs $1.44 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7700X - 65 vs 105 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7700X

  • Performs up to 4% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-12400 - 187 vs 179 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400 - 16 vs 12 threads
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Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

179

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.72/FPS

100%

Price, €

€129.34

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 129.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

187

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.44/FPS

50%

Price, €

€268.42

48%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 268.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 32 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

75%

Multi-Core

8847

58%

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2908

100%

Multi-Core

15263

100%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo

Ryzen 7 7700X

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
25.0xMultiplier
45.0x
UHD Graphics 730Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockable
Yes

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