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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 6900HS vs Core i5-12400F

The Ryzen 9 6900HS is slightly slower than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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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 9 6900HS

288FPS

Core i5-12400F

317FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 9 6900HS

213FPS

Core i5-12400F

216FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 9 6900HS

235FPS

Core i5-12400F

241FPS

Valorant2020

657FPS

687FPS

621FPS

654FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 9 6900HS

236FPS

Core i5-12400F

238FPS

Overwatch 22023

Fortnite2017

332FPS

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 9 6900HS

51%

Core i5-12400F

51%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS

Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS

Core i5-12400F

Ryzen 9 6900HS has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS

16 MB

Core i5-12400F

18 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS

3.3 GHz

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Ryzen 9 6900HS has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS

4.9 GHz

Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 6900HS boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS

35W

Core i5-12400F

65W

Ryzen 9 6900HS draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 6900HS

Core i5-12400F

$159.99

Ryzen 9 6900HSCore i5-12400F

FP7

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LGA1700

Rembrandt

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon 680M

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No Integrated Graphics

4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 6900HS 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 9 6900HS 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 9 6900HS and Core i5-12400F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 6900HS 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 9 6900HS 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 9 6900HS 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.