AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-12400
28.4Single-core56.4
37.2Multi-core41.7
43Gaming46.5
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+28) and Multi-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 21% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 117 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 28
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 43
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 88% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm+17% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+21% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+88% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 18 MB+13% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Top 80% | 2,100+67%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Top 63% | 9,400+42%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Top 77% | 1,690+51%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Top 54% | 11,900+13%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 17,600Top 57% | 19,700+12%Top 49% |
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