CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-12400F

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 31.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 54.2% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-12400F

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2022

Market Position

687th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs284th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs240th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

i5-12400F

3,501

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

i5-12400F

19,526

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-12400F

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i5-12400F

i5-12400F

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12400F, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400F

i5-12400F

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

2.5 GHz

i5-12400F

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.4 GHz

i5-12400F

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

6 Threads: 12

i5-12400F

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA1700

i5-12400F

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

65 W

i5-12400F

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 18 MB

i5-12400F

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-12400F compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-12400F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-12400F drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.