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Core i5-12400 vs FX-8350

Core i5-12400 vs FX-8350: 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
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $161.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8350

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8350 Logo
AMD FD8350FRHKWOX FX-8350 Octa-core (8 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+ - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4.20 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 125 W (AMDFD8350FRHKWOX)

Buy for $185 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $161.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8350

4.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8350 Logo
AMD FD8350FRHKWOX FX-8350 Octa-core (8 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+ - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4.20 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 125 W (AMDFD8350FRHKWOX)

Buy for $185 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive FX-8350 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 3360 days newer than the more expensive FX-8350.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 26% better in Far Cry 5 than FX-8350 - 231 vs 184 FPS
  • Up to 13% cheaper than FX-8350 - $161.57 vs $185.0
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than FX-8350 - $0.7 vs $1.01 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than AMD FX-8350 - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8350 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Far Cry 5.
Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

231

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.7/FPS

100%

Price, $

$161.57

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $161.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


FPS

184

79%

Value, $/FPS

$1.01/FPS

69%

Price, $

$185

87%

AMD FD8350FRHKWOX FX-8350 Octa-core (8 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+ - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4.20 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 125 W (AMDFD8350FRHKWOX)

Buy for $185 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 34 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

AMD FX-8350 Logo
FX-8350

Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012


Single-Core

488

22%

Multi-Core

1995

22%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Intel Core i5-12400

vs
AMD FX-8350 Logo

AMD FX-8350

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateOct 23rd, 2012
Core i5CollectionFX
Alder LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12
Threads8
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
25.0x
Multiplier20.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-12400 or FX-8350

Far Cry 5, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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