Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 9 9950X

Intel Core i5-12400 ≈ ₹14,500 today · 2022 Buy now

≈38% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹58,800 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 38% higher than Core i5-12400 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12400 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Core i5-12400 Ryzen 9 9950X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i5-12400

105 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 170 W)
About ₹44,300 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

38% higher estimated gaming score
10 more cores (16 vs 6)

Specifications

	Core i5-12400	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Alder Lake	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	6	16
P-cores + E-cores	6P	16P
Threads	12	32
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	170 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2022	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹14,500	₹58,800

FAQ

Is Core i5-12400 better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 38% higher than Core i5-12400 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12400 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12400 or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Core i5-12400 is rated at 65 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X.

Which is better value, Core i5-12400 or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-12400 gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9950X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-12400 and Ryzen 9 9950X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-12400 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 9 9950X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.