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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
CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Processore 6 - Core 19 MB, Cache 95 W, Wraith spire Cooler, Nero

Buy for 158.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Processore 6 - Core 19 MB, Cache 95 W, Wraith spire Cooler, Nero

Buy for 158.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the cheaper 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 cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 13% better in Sea of Thieves than Ryzen 5 2600X - 260 vs 230 FPS
  • Up to 9% better value when playing Sea of Thieves than Ryzen 5 2600X - €0.63 vs €0.69 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

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • Up to 3% cheaper than Core i5-12400 - €158.61 vs €164.13
This is a free version of Sea of Thieves.
Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

260

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.13

96%

FPS and Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 72 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

230

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

91%

Price, €

€158.61

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Processore 6 - Core 19 MB, Cache 95 W, Wraith spire Cooler, Nero

Buy for 158.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

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

PC Builds Using Core i5-12400 or Ryzen 5 2600X

Sea of Thieves, 1920 x 1080, Mythical

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