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Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 7950X

Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 7950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 47 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X

4.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 451.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

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 47 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X

4.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 451.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 7950X is 266 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12400F.

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Up to 78% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7950X - $90.37 vs $406.37
  • Up to 76% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Ryzen 9 7950X - $0.47 vs $1.96 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 62% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - 65 vs 170 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7950X

  • Performs up to 7% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-12400F - 230 vs 214 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics
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HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

214

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/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 47 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

230

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.96/FPS

24%

Price, €

€451.07

22%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 451.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 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 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

75%

Multi-Core

8910

46%

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2938

100%

Multi-Core

19293

100%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Logo

Ryzen 9 7950X

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
32
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.7 GHz
65 W
TDP170 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
25.0xMultiplier
45.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
NoOverclockable
Yes

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