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Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 5900

Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 5900: 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
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 149.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900

3.0 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900 XT (16 Cores/32 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, 72MB Cache, Up to 4.8 GHz Frequency Boost, senza ventole)

Buy for 343.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 149.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900

3.0 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900 XT (16 Cores/32 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, 72MB Cache, Up to 4.8 GHz Frequency Boost, senza ventole)

Buy for 343.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400F outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400F is 357 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900.

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 2% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Ryzen 9 5900 - 204 vs 200 FPS
  • Up to 57% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900 - €149.40 vs €343.87
  • Up to 58% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Ryzen 9 5900 - €0.73 vs €1.72 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12400F - 24 vs 12 threads
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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

204

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.73/FPS

100%

Price, €

€149.4

100%

FPS and Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 149.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Ryzen 9 5900

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2021


FPS

200

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.72/FPS

42%

Price, €

€343.87

43%

Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900 XT (16 Cores/32 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, 72MB Cache, Up to 4.8 GHz Frequency Boost, senza ventole)

Buy for 343.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 277 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Ryzen 9 5900

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

90%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Ryzen 9 5900

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2021


Single-Core

2052

94%

Multi-Core

9865

100%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo

Ryzen 9 5900

Jan 4th, 2022
Jan 12th, 2021
Core i5Ryzen 9
Alder LakeVermeer
Intel Socket 1700AMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Desktop
6
12
12
24
2.5 GHz
3.0 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.7 GHz
65 W65 W
10 nm
7 nm
25.0x
30.0x
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PCs Using Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 9 5900

With selected game settings

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