ToolsPouch

CPU comparison

Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-12400BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 5600X

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

APart A

Intel

Core i5-12400

  • Blender render score 158 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Blender render score 161 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
Compare other parts

01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-12400158

Median of 7 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X161

Median of 63 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A31%Basic
B39%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 5600X · L3 cache: 32 MB vs 18 MB

Office Work

A59%Good
B40%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-12400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A53%Fair
B38%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-12400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A33%Basic
B33%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-12400 comes out ahead

It wins 1 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-12400

44/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X

38/100

AIntel Core i5-12400

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 18 MB vs 32 MB (44% lower)
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (32% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (4% lower)
  • Blender render score 158 samples/min vs 161 samples/min (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 18 MB (78% higher)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (48% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (5% higher)
  • Blender render score 161 samples/min vs 158 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-12400BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.158 samples/min161 samples/min Better +2%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.763
Cores & clocks
Cores66
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1212
Base clock2.5 GHz3.7 GHz Better +48%
Max boost clock4.4 GHz4.6 GHz Better +5%
Memory & cache
L3 cache18 MB32 MB Better +78%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20222020
Launch price$182$299

Ready to buy?

Prices change daily. Check the current price of each part.

ACheck Price on Amazon: Core i5-12400BCheck Price on Amazon: Ryzen 5 5600X

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-12400 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X posts a median render score of 161 against 158 for Intel Core i5-12400, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 63 and 7 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-12400: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $182. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 44 for Core i5-12400 and 38 for Ryzen 5 5600X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 5600X; for office work: Core i5-12400; for daily use: Core i5-12400; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 5600X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-12400 or the Ryzen 5 5600X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X posts a median render score of 161 against 158 for Intel Core i5-12400, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 63 and 7 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-12400 or the Ryzen 5 5600X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i5-12400 and the Ryzen 5 5600X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-12400 launched at $182 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-12400 or the Ryzen 5 5600X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (31 vs 39 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

More CPU comparisons

About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.