Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
1080p@360Hz·05:09 played
NoahSolis·4h ago
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Ryzen 5 8400F vs Core i5-12600KF
The Ryzen 5 8400F is slightly faster than the Core i5-12600KF on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $43.70 more expensive!
Ryzen 5 8400F59% Score
- Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 5 months newer
- Up to 55% cheaper – $181.69 vs $137.99
- Up to 57% better value for money
Core i5-12600KF58% Score
- Up to 55% more expensive – $137.99 vs $181.69
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
Ryzen 5 8400F has a 14% higher base clock.
AM5
Sockethelp
LGA1700Phoenix
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8400F or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8400F. It's 2% faster than the Core i5-12600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 59/100 vs 58/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8400F than Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
2% 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, Ryzen 5 8400F or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 59/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8400F scores 59/100, Core i5-12600KF 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 Ryzen 5 8400F or Core i5-12600KF 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 Ryzen 5 8400F or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8400F is the stronger pick at 59/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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