AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-12400
67.1Single-core56.4
53.5Multi-core41.7
48Gaming46.5
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+12) and Single-core (+11). 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 8700G
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 56
- Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 42
- 100% higher iGPU clock: 2,900 MHz vs 1,450 MHz
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- 33% higher Max turbo power: 117 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 13% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 16 MB
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+7% | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 18 MB+13% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz+100% | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+22%Top 23% | 2,100Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+38%Top 26% | 9,400Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+6%Top 31% | 1,690Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+44%Top 29% | 11,900Top 47% |
| PassMark | 29,500+50%Top 28% | 19,700Top 49% |
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