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Core i5-12400 vs FX-8320E

Core i5-12400 vs FX-8320E: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel 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 118.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8320E Logo
AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 193 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel 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 118.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8320E Logo
AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 193 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive FX-8320E on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 2681 days newer than the more expensive FX-8320E.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 34% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than FX-8320E - 145 vs 108 FPS
  • Up to 18% cheaper than FX-8320E - $106.73 vs $130.17
  • Up to 39% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than FX-8320E - $0.82 vs $1.34 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD FX-8320E - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 12 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320E doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

145

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.82/FPS

100%

Price, €

€118.47

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 118.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

108

74%

Value, €/FPS

€1.34/FPS

61%

Price, €

€144.49

81%

AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 193 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

20%

Multi-Core

1680

19%

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateSep 2nd, 2014
Core i5CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12
Threads8
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
25.0x
Multiplier16.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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