AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-12400F | |
CPU comparisonAMD 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. |
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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 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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). |
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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 |
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. |
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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 supportA 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. |
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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 & PCIeThe 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. |
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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 ManagementThe 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. |
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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 detailsThe 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. |
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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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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Geekbench 6 MT: 19,756 / 499 $ |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
Geekbench 6 MT: 8,668 / 167 $ |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
32,960 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
12,454 CB R23 MC @ 82 W |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
12C 24T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-12400F |
Unknown | Unknown |