Ryzen 5 5600 against Core i5-12400F
Core i5-12400F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-12400F leads in games by 4%.
- The Core i5-12400F has 19% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-12400F is 9% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 5600 typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5600 | Core i5-12400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 48 | 52 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 53 | 55 | 2 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 26 | 31 | 5 ptsright |
| Single-core | 64 | 70 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 48.5 | 47.7 | 2%left |
| Typical price | $99 | $109 | $10left |
| Cores | 6 | 6 | level |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 117 W | 33%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-12400F | 52 vs 57 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-12400F | 46 vs 51 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-12400F | 54 vs 57 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-12400F | 52 vs 56 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-12400F | 52 vs 55 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-12400F | 41 vs 46 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-12400F | 36 vs 41 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-12400F | 46 vs 50 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-12400F | 40 vs 45 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $99 | $109 |