AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i5-12400F
93.2Single-core56.4
98.7Multi-core41.7
95Gamingspec-based46.5
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 96.1 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+57) and single-core (+37). Intel Core i5-12400F 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 9 9950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 42
- 611% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 18 MB
- 256% higher PassMark: 70,094 vs 19,700
- 253% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,018 vs 11,900
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+97% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+167% | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+72% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+30% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+113% | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+611% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,434+64%Top 1% | 2,100Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,405+138%Top 4% | 9,400Bottom 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,259+34%Top 8% | 1,690Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,018+253%Top 4% | 11,900Bottom 45% |
| PassMark | 70,094+256%Top 2% | 19,700Bottom 35% |
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