AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core i5-12600K
70.7Single-core65.2
49.5Multi-core50.8
45.5Gamingspec-based52.1
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8400F10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 54.9 against 55.4 for Intel Core i5-12600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-12600K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 65
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $170 vs $318
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 150 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 58% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 6 MB
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 150 W+70% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+58% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,617Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,857Top 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,809Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 16,878Top 37% |
| PassMark | 24,372Bottom 47% | 27,501+13%Top 47% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,684Top 48% | 3,917+6%Top 39% |
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