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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7940HS vs Core i5-12400F

The Ryzen 9 7940HS is slightly faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year newer
  • Available for $155.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 7940HS ranks 15 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7940HS has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7940HS has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7940HS has a 60% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7940HS boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 7940HS draws 30W less power.

FP8
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LGA1700
Phoenix
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Alder Lake-S
Mobile
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Desktop
Radeon 780M
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7940HS or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7940HS. It's 30% faster than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7940HS than Core i5-12400F?expand_more
30% 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 9 7940HS or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7940HS is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 7940HS worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 65/100 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 7940HS and Core i5-12400F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 7940HS scores 65/100, 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 Ryzen 9 7940HS 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 7940HS or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7940HS is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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