Valorant
1080p@240Hz·06:20 played
Guilherme_9d14·1h ago
Public
242
FPSAverage
235
FPS1% Low
37%/47°C
48%/62°C
32 GB
42%usage
Pentium G2020 vs Core i5-12400F
The Pentium G2020 is much slower than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $121.00 cheaper!
Pentium G20203% Score
Core i5-12400F50% Score
- Up to 198% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 9 years and 1 month newer
- 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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Pentium G2020 has a 16% higher base clock.
LGA1155
Sockethelp
LGA1700Ivy Bridge
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopIntel HD
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium G2020 or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Core i5-12400F. It's 1567% faster than the Pentium G2020 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400F than Pentium G2020?expand_more
1567% 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, Pentium G2020 or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Core i5-12400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-12400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium G2020 and Core i5-12400F?expand_more
Performance: Pentium G2020 scores 3/100, Core i5-12400F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium G2020 or Core i5-12400F 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 Pentium G2020 or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Core i5-12400F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
Pentium G2020 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 7 9700XPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 9 9900XPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 7 7700XPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 5 5500Pentium G2020 vs Ultra 7 265KFPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 5 7600XPentium G2020 vs Ultra 5 245KPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 5 8500GPentium G2020 vs Ultra 7 270K PlusPentium G2020 vs Ryzen 5 5600Pentium G2020 vs i3-13100Pentium G2020 vs Ryzen 5 4500Pentium G2020 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DPentium G2020 vs i3-6100Pentium G2020 vs Ultra 5 225Pentium G2020 vs i5-4690Pentium G2020 vs i5-4670Pentium G2020 vs Ryzen 5 3500Xi5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 7800X3Di5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 9700Xi5-12400F vs Ryzen 9 9900Xi5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 7700Xi5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 5500i5-12400F vs Ultra 7 265KFi5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 9850X3Di5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 7600Xi5-12400F vs Ultra 5 245Ki5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 8500Gi5-12400F vs Ultra 7 270K Plusi5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 5600i5-12400F vs i3-13100i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 4500i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 7500X3Di5-12400F vs i3-6100i5-12400F vs Ultra 5 225i5-12400F vs i5-4690i5-12400F vs i5-4670i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 3500X