Ryzen 5 8400F against Core i5-12400F
Ryzen 5 8400F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 5 8400F and Core i5-12400F are level on gaming.
- The Core i5-12400F has 3% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 5 8400F is 7% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i5-12400F typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-12400F is the better buy: 47.7 points per $100 against 41.9.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 8400F | Core i5-12400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 54 | 52 | 2 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 55 | 55 | level |
| Multi-core | 30 | 31 | 1 ptsright |
| Single-core | 75 | 70 | 5 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 41.9 | 47.7 | 14%right |
| Typical price | $129 | $109 | $20right |
| Cores | 6 | 6 | level |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 7%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 117 W | 33%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 5 8400F | 60 vs 57 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 5 8400F | 53 vs 51 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 8400F | 59 vs 57 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 8400F | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $129 | $109 |