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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 8600G vs Core i5-12400F

The Ryzen 5 8600G is slightly faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $39.01 more expensive!

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$199.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer
Up to 32% more expensive – $199.00 vs $159.99

CPU

$159.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 32% cheaper – $159.99 vs $199.00
Up to 16% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 8600G

364FPS

Core i5-12400F

317FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 8600G

221FPS

Core i5-12400F

216FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 8600G

252FPS

Core i5-12400F

241FPS

Valorant2020

738FPS

687FPS

701FPS

654FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 5 8600G

244FPS

Core i5-12400F

238FPS

Overwatch 22023

Fortnite2017

330FPS

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 5 8600G

60%

Core i5-12400F

51%

Ryzen 5 8600G ranks 9 points higher.

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16 MB

18 MB

Core i5-12400F has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 5 8600G

4.3 GHz

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 72% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 5 8600G

5 GHz

Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 8600G boosts 14% higher.

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Ryzen 5 8600G

65W

Core i5-12400F

65W

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 8600G

$199.00

Core i5-12400F

$159.99

Core i5-12400F is $39.01 cheaper.

Ryzen 5 8600GCore i5-12400F

AM5

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LGA1700

Phoenix

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon 760M

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No Integrated Graphics

5200 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8600G or Core i5-12400F?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8600G. It's 18% faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8600G than Core i5-12400F?expand_more

18% 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 8600G or Core i5-12400F?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8600G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 8600G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 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 8600G and Core i5-12400F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 8600G scores 60/100, Core i5-12400F scores 51/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 8600G 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 Ryzen 5 8600G or Core i5-12400F?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8600G is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.