Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i5-12400F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12400F
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.29
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+406%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core i5-12400F by a whopping 406% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking63114
Place by popularity2not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation46.2121.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.8916.81
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-12400F has 111% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1264
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size163 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2048

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12400F 12.29
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+406%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12400F 19520
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+406%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.29 62.18
Recency 4 January 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 6 32
Threads 12 64
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

i5-12400F has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 405.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12400F in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12400F and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core i5-12400F
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