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Intel Core i5-12400F 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.

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-12400F

  • Blender render score 168 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
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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

Intel Core i5-12400F is 4% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-12400F168

Median of 16 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

A37%Fair
B40%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A36%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A33%Basic
B33%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-12400F

34/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X

38/100

AIntel Core i5-12400F

Advantages

  • Blender render score 168 samples/min vs 161 samples/min (4% higher)

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)

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)

Disadvantages

  • Blender render score 161 samples/min vs 168 samples/min (4% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-12400FBAMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.168 samples/min Better +4%161 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1663
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 graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20222020
Launch price$167$299

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

This page compares the Intel Core i5-12400F and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-12400F posts a median render score of 168 against 161 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 16 and 63 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-12400F: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $167. 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 34 for Core i5-12400F and 38 for Ryzen 5 5600X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 5600X; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; 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 i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 5600X FAQ

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

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-12400F posts a median render score of 168 against 161 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 16 and 63 community submissions.

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

Both are rated at 65 W.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F launched at $167 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-12400F 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.

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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.