AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i5-12400F
20Single-core56.4
22Multi-core41.7
20.6Gaming46.5
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120016 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+36) and gaming (+26). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $167
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 21
- 297% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,900 vs 3,000
- 294% higher PassMark: 19,700 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 117 W+33% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz+24% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+29% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+275% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 18 MB+125% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 2,100+128%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 9,400+292%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,690+104%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 11,900+297%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 19,700+294%Top 49% |
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