AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i5-12400
86.9Single-core56.4
65.6Multi-core41.7
94.4Gamingspec-based46.5
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+24). 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 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 42
- 433% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 18 MB
- 110% higher PassMark: 41,305 vs 19,700
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+38% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+88% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+27% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+7% | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+433% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | 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 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,100Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,400Bottom 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+31%Top 12% | 1,690Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204+95%Top 25% | 11,900Bottom 45% |
| PassMark | 41,305+110%Top 24% | 19,700Bottom 35% |
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