AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-12400F
84.7Single-core56.4
52.5Multi-core41.7
66.6Gamingspec-based46.5
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.7 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+11). Intel Core i5-12400F 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 5 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 42
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 78% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 18 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F
- 33% higher Max turbo power: 117 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $279
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 117 W+33% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+23% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,100Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,400Bottom 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+29%Top 13% | 1,690Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176+44%Top 35% | 11,900Bottom 45% |
| PassMark | 30,047+53%Top 40% | 19,700Bottom 35% |
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