Valorant
1080p@240Hz·06:20 played
Guilherme_9d14·54m ago
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242
FPSAverage
235
FPS1% Low
37%/47°C
48%/62°C
32 GB
42%usage
Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 230
The Core i5-12400F is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 230 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-12400F50% Score
- Available for $155.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1700
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FP8Alder Lake-S
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Hawk PointDesktop
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MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 760M3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 230?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 230. It's 16% faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 58/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 230 than Core i5-12400F?expand_more
16% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 230?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 230 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 58/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 5 230?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-12400F scores 50/100, Ryzen 5 230 scores 58/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 230 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 230?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 230 is the stronger pick at 58/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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