AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i5-12400F
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i5-12400F CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 68% faster and 78% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12400F.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $501 | $108.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 62474 | 19680 |
| VALUE | 125 | 181 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 170W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 367 | 303 |
| CORES | 16 x 4.50 GHz | 6 x 2.50 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.70 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| THREADS | 4266 | 3630 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | 60550 | $649.98 | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | 58835 | $319 | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | 58835 | $274 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12400F
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 19715 | $139.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | 19329 | $82.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | 20324 | $185 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X better than Intel Core i5-12400F?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12400F by 45%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 62474. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 367. The Intel Core i5-12400F efficiency score is 303. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X leads by 17%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.