AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-12400F
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Intel Core i5-12400F

CPU comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X or Intel Core i5-12400F - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.60 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X was released in Q3/2024.

The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12400F was released in Q1/2022.
AMD Ryzen 9 (45) Family Intel Core i5 (334)
AMD Ryzen 9000 (8) CPU group Intel Core i 12000 (34)
7 Generation 12
Granite Ridge (Zen 5) Architecture Alder Lake S
Desktop Segment Desktop
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Predecessor Intel Core i5-11400F
-- Successor Intel Core i5-13400F

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is 4.40 GHz (5.60 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is at 2.50 GHz (4.40 GHz).

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Characteristic Intel Core i5-12400F
12 Cores 6
24 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
4.40 GHz Frequency 2.50 GHz
5.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.40 GHz
5.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Characteristic Intel Core i5-12400F
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X or Intel Core i5-12400F has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU no iGPU
0.40 GHz GPU frequency --
2.20 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9 GPU Generation --
5 nm Technology
3 Max. displays
2 Compute units --
128 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
8 GB Max. GPU Memory --
12 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU no iGPU
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP9 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 No
Decode Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC No
Decode Codec VC-1 No
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X can use up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Characteristic Intel Core i5-12400F
DDR5-5600 Memory DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
256 GB Max. Memory 128 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
89.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
12.00 MB L2 Cache 7.50 MB
64.00 MB L3 Cache 18.00 MB
5.0 PCIe version 5.0
24 PCIe lanes 20
94.5 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 78.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is 120 W, while the Intel Core i5-12400F has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Characteristic Intel Core i5-12400F
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) 117 W
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
95 °C Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is manufactured in 4 nm and has 76.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 25.50 MB cache.

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Characteristic Intel Core i5-12400F
4 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AM5 (LGA 1718) Socket LGA 1700
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2024 Release date Q1/2022
499 $ Release price 167 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F (71%)
Multi core performance in 5 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F (39%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Geekbench 6 MT: 19,756 / 499 $
39.59
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
Geekbench 6 MT: 8,668 / 167 $
51.90

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz
137 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
102 (74%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz
1768 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
701 (40%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz
2231 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
1623 (73%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz
32960 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
12454 (38%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz
3347 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
2197 (66%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz
19756 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
8668 (44%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz
54763 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
19559 (36%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz
13573 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.50 GHz
4772 (35%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
32,960 CB R23 MC @ 119 W
277 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
12,454 CB R23 MC @ 82 W
152 (55%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
1647 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
9451 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
664 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
4784 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz
563 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz
170 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz
878 (100%)
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
0 (0%)

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