Ryzen 5 8400F vs i5-12600HE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600HE
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.49
+1.3%
Ryzen 5 8400F
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.29

Core i5-12600HE outperforms Ryzen 5 8400F by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking450457
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.38
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency32.5822.26
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$170

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die size217 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F 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
SocketIntel BGA 1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIris Xe 80EUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-12600HE 15.49
+1.3%
Ryzen 5 8400F 15.29

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.

i5-12600HE 24599
+1.3%
Ryzen 5 8400F 24287

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.49 15.29
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i5-12600HE has a 1.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 8400F, on the other hand, has a 150% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12600HE and Ryzen 5 8400F.

Be aware that Core i5-12600HE is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 8400F is a desktop one.


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Intel Core i5-12600HE
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