AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs Intel Core i5-12400
71.9Single-core56.4
58.6Multi-core41.7
66Gamingspec-based46.5
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 77001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+16). 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 7700
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 59 vs 42
- 78% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 18 MB
- 75% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 19,700
- 63% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,300 vs 9,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- 33% higher Max turbo power: 117 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| 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 7 7700 | 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 | 5.3 GHz+20% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+7% | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,700+29%Top 33% | 2,100Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,300+63%Top 31% | 9,400Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+12%Top 33% | 1,690Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,300+54%Top 32% | 11,900Bottom 44% |
| PassMark | 34,500+75%Top 34% | 19,700Bottom 35% |
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