Performance
Core i5-12400F
19,43653% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 5800X3D40% better
27,23674% of 36,991
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 40% better performance than the Core i5-12400F for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Core i5-12400F84% better
111.792% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
60.6650% of 121.53
The Core i5-12400F has 84% better value for the money than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
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Summary
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About the Intel Core i5-12400F CPU
The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022 with a suggested retail price of $174. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-S microarchitecture. The i5-12400F is compatible with Intel Socket 1700 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It is bundled a Laminar RM1 cooler.
Memory and Cache
The Core i5-12400F supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-12400F has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 18 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Core i5-12400F features 6 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Core i5-12400F does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Core i5-12400F has the 76th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 52.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 19,436 score and $174 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 111.7. This is the 2nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.
About the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2022 with a suggested retail price of $449. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture. The 5800X3D is compatible with AMD Socket AM4 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 96 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.
Integrated Graphics
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has the 15th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 73.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 27,236 score and $449 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 60.66. This is the 33rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 7 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q2 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $174 | $449 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
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Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Core i5-12400F
19,43653% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 5800X3D40% better
27,23674% of 36,991
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 40% better performance than the Core i5-12400F for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
The Core i5-12400F is ranked 76th with a score of 19,436, and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is ranked 15th with a score of 27,236.
Performance per dollar
Core i5-12400F84% better
111.792% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
60.6650% of 121.53
The Core i5-12400F has 84% better value for the money than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
The Core i5-12400F is ranked 2nd with a performance per dollar of 111.7, and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is ranked 33rd with a performance per dollar of 60.66.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| CPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Core i5-13600K | 30,419 | +57% |
| Ryzen 9 7900X | 27,731 | +43% |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 27,236 | +40% |
| Core i7-12700 | 27,022 | +39% |
| Core i7-13700 | 26,874 | +38% |
| Ryzen 7 5700X | 20,010 | +3% |
| Ryzen 5 5600X | 19,649 | +1% |
| Core i5-12400F | 19,436 | |
| Core i9-9980XE | 19,237 | -1% |
| Ryzen 9 3900X | 18,932 | -3% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
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| CPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Core i5-13400F | 121.53 | +9% |
| Core i5-12400F | 111.7 | |
| Core i5-13400 | 104.62 | -6% |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | 104.17 | -7% |
| Core i5-11400F | 97.88 | -12% |
| Ryzen 9 7900 | 61.36 | -45% |
| Core i7-12700K | 61 | -45% |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 60.66 | -46% |
| Core i7-11700 | 55.98 | -50% |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 55.57 | -50% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
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| 3DMark 11 Performance Physics | 19,436 | 27,236 (+40.13%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy CPU | 9,745 | 11,809 (+21.18%) |
| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 1,759 | 2,413 (+37.18%) |
| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 244 (+1.24%) | 241 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core | 9,071 | 11,076 (+22.1%) |
| Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core | 2,218 (+4.67%) | 2,119 |
| CPU Mark Multi-Thread | 19,548 | 28,283 (+44.68%) |
| CPU Mark Single-Thread | 3,507 (+8.58%) | 3,230 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Manufacturing Details
Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.
| Spec | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Process Size | 10 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 8,850 million |
Architecture
CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.
| Spec | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 7 |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake-S | Zen 3 |
| Codename | Alder Lake-S | Vermeer |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| ECC Memory | No | Yes |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.
| Spec | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 25.0x | 34.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |
Cache
CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.
| Spec | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 96 MB |
Compatibility & Power Consumption
Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.
| Spec | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x20 | PCIe 4.0 x20 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Power Limit 1 (PL1) | 65 W | -- |
| Power Limit 2 (PL2) | 117 W | -- |
| Package Power Tracking (PPT) | -- | 142 W |
| Tcase Max | -- | 90 °C |
| TJ Max | 100 °C | 90 °C |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Core i5-12400F | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Bundled Cooler | Laminar RM1 | -- |
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0 | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2, 3D V-Cache |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.