Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i5-12400F
The Ryzen 7 5800X is slightly slower than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $62.96 more expensive!
Ryzen 7 5800X51% Score
- Up to 158% more expensive – $218.95 vs $155.99
Core i5-12400F51% Score
- Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 2 months newer
- Up to 158% cheaper – $155.99 vs $218.95
- Up to 160% better value for money
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 7 5800X has a 52% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1700Vermeer
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 7 5800X 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 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i5-12400F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 5800X scores 51/100, 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 7 5800X 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 7 5800X or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Core i5-12400F is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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