The Core i5-12500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3400G, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $101.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3400G
- Up to 56% cheaper – $78.95 vs $179.99
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 5 3400G for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, $
$179.99
43%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
49%
Ryzen 5 3400G
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
180
87%
Min 1% FPS
120
89%
Price, $
$78.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.43/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 5 3400G in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 5 3400G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 5 3400G in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 3400G
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
22%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | $149.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Picasso |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
