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Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 100.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for 116.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 100.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for 116.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400F outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 7 3700X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400F is 912 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 7 3700X.

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 26% better in Diablo IV than Ryzen 7 3700X - 270 vs 215 FPS
  • Up to 14% cheaper than Ryzen 7 3700X - $90.37 vs $104.94
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Diablo IV than Ryzen 7 3700X - $0.37 vs $0.54 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 16 vs 12 threads
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Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

270

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

100%

Price, €

€100.31

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for 100.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

215

80%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

69%

Price, €

€116.48

86%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for 116.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

75%

Multi-Core

8102

91%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

Ryzen 7 3700X

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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