AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i5-12400
53Single-core56.4
50Multi-core41.7
62.2Gaming46.5
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+16) and Multi-core (+8). Intel Core i5-12400 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 5800X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 50 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 47
- 78% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 18 MB
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 44% higher PassMark: 28,300 vs 19,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 53
- 88% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+21% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+88% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 36% | 2,100+2%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+20%Top 31% | 9,400Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Top 40% | 1,690+7%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300+29%Top 35% | 11,900Top 47% |
| PassMark | 28,300+44%Top 29% | 19,700Top 49% |
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