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Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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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 76 minutes ago

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Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76 minutes ago

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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 76 minutes ago

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Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400F outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 5950X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400F is 425 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5950X.

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Up to 68% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $90.37 vs $280.01
  • Up to 68% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Ryzen 9 5950X - $0.43 vs $1.34 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 65 vs 105 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 32 vs 12 threads
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Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

232

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.43/FPS

100%

Price, €

€100.31

100%

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 76 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

232

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.34/FPS

32%

Price, €

€310.81

32%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 310.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76 minutes ago

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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 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

73%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
32
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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