AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-12400F

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12400F are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 45/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

45
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

45
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 5 5600GIntel Core i5-12400F
Gaming score45/10045/100
Cores / Threads6 / 126 / 12
Boost clock4.40 GHz4.40 GHz
TDP65 W65 W
SocketAM4LGA1700
MSRP$119.00$144.00

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-12400F: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12400F are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 45/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G better than the Intel Core i5-12400F?
They are evenly matched (45/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G or the Intel Core i5-12400F?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i5-12400F can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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