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Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 2600X: 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 62 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Pinnacle Ridge 3.6GHz 16MB Cache AM4 CPU Desktop Processor Boxed

Buy for 137.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 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 62 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Pinnacle Ridge 3.6GHz 16MB Cache AM4 CPU Desktop Processor Boxed

Buy for 137.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 1356 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 2600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 27% better in Far Cry 3 than Ryzen 5 2600X - 174 vs 137 FPS
  • Up to 14% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600X - $106.73 vs $124.3
  • Up to 33% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Ryzen 5 2600X - $0.68 vs $1.01 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

174

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.68/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 62 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

137

79%

Value, €/FPS

€1.01/FPS

67%

Price, €

€137.97

85%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Pinnacle Ridge 3.6GHz 16MB Cache AM4 CPU Desktop Processor Boxed

Buy for 137.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1237

57%

Multi-Core

5263

59%

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
25.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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