Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Intel Core i5-12400 ≈ ₹14,600 today · 2022 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ≈ ₹11,400 today · 2020 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-12400 and Ryzen 5 5600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-12400 Ryzen 5 5600X

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Why pick Core i5-12400

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Ryzen 5 5600X

About ₹3,200 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-12400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Alder Lake	Vermeer
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	6	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P	6P
Threads	12	12
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	—
Released	2022	2020-11-05
Price today (≈)	₹14,600	₹11,400

FAQ

Is Core i5-12400 better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

Core i5-12400 and Ryzen 5 5600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-12400 or Ryzen 5 5600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 5600X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-12400. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-12400 and Ryzen 5 5600X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-12400 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.