AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition vs Intel Core i5-12400
—Single-core56.4
—Multi-core41.7
100Gaming46.5
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 100 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+54). 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 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger gaming score: 100 vs 47
- 967% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 18 MB
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher threads: 32 vs 12
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | — | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | — | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+167% | 12 |
| Base clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+113% | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 192 MB+967% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,100Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,400Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,690Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 11,900Top 47% |
| PassMark | — | 19,700Top 49% |
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