Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Intel Core i5-12400F ≈ ₹16,100 today · 2022 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X ≈ ₹20,600 today · 2020 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 5800X scores about 5% higher than Core i5-12400F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12400F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM4), so the motherboard choice differs too.

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Core i5-12400F Ryzen 7 5800X

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Why pick Core i5-12400F

40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)
About ₹4,500 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 5800X

5% higher estimated gaming score
2 more cores (8 vs 6)

Specifications

	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 7 5800X
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Alder Lake	Vermeer
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	6	8
P-cores + E-cores	6P	8P
Threads	12	16
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	105 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Released	2022	2020-11-05
Price today (≈)	₹16,100	₹20,600

FAQ

Is Core i5-12400F better than Ryzen 7 5800X?

Ryzen 7 5800X scores about 5% higher than Core i5-12400F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12400F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM4), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 7 5800X?

Core i5-12400F is rated at 65 W versus 105 W for Ryzen 7 5800X.

Which is better value, Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 7 5800X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-12400F gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 7 5800X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.