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Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 5600: 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
Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for $111.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

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Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $117.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for $111.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $117.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400F outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 5600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400F is 106 days older than the more expensive Ryzen 5 5600.

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Ryzen 5 5600 - 142 vs 141 FPS
  • Up to 5% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600 - $111.34 vs $117.41
  • Up to 6% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Ryzen 5 5600 - $0.78 vs $0.83 per FPS
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The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

142

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.78/FPS

100%

Price, $

$111.34

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 2.5 GHz 6-Core 65W 18MB Cache Desktop Processor

Buy for $111.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

141

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.83/FPS

94%

Price, $

$117.41

94%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $117.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 41 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

93%

Multi-Core

8539

96%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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