The Core i5-12400F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $86.27 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 77% cheaper – $25.05 vs $111.32
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12400F vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$111.32
22%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
28%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
80%
Min 1% FPS
110
82%
Price, $
$25.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400F vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400F vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400F vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
50%
L3 Cache
2 MB
11%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $174.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Toliman |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 3 |
12 | Threads | 3 |
2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
