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Intel Core i5-12400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

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
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 2700X

  • Blender render score 171 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.3 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

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-12400F168

Median of 16 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700X171

Median of 12 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
B30%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A37%Fair
B32%Basic

Better pick: Core i5-12400F · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 105 W

Daily Use

A36%Fair
B33%Basic

Too close to call

Content Creation

A33%Basic
B37%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 2700X · Threads: 16 vs 12

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i5-12400F

34/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700X

33/100

AIntel Core i5-12400F

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • L3 cache 18 MB vs 16 MB (13% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (32% lower)
  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Blender render score 168 samples/min vs 171 samples/min (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (48% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Blender render score 171 samples/min vs 168 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 18 MB (11% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-12400FBAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.168 samples/min171 samples/min Better +2%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1612
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1216 Better +33%
Base clock2.5 GHz3.7 GHz Better +48%
Max boost clock4.4 GHz Better +2%4.3 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache18 MB Better +13%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeZen+
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 712 nm
Release year20222018
Launch price$167$329

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Intel Core i5-12400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-12400F and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 2700X posts a median render score of 171 against 168 for Intel Core i5-12400F, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 16 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 7 2700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.3 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2018, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 34 for Core i5-12400F and 33 for Ryzen 7 2700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i5-12400F; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Ryzen 7 2700X. 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 7 2700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-12400F or the Ryzen 7 2700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 2700X posts a median render score of 171 against 168 for Intel Core i5-12400F, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 16 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-12400F or the Ryzen 7 2700X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 65 W, so the Core i5-12400F draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-12400F and the Ryzen 7 2700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-12400F launched at $167 and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-12400F or the Ryzen 7 2700X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (31 and 30 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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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.