CPUs / Compare
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i5-12400F
Product A: AMD
39 of 74 known
Change AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Product B: Intel
40 of 74 known
Change Intel Core i5-12400F
25 of 66 fields differ
- 18 different values
- 7 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 26 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- L3 cacheA: 32MBB: 18MBAMD is 14 MB higher.
- Max memory speed (official, any module type)A: 3,200MT/sB: 4,800MT/sIntel is 1,600 MT/s higher.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 13 differ
Series
Model numbers
100-100000927BOX, 100-0000009271Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600.htmlRead 15 October 2026Product ID Boxed 100-100000927BOX and Product ID Tray 100-000000927.
BX8071512400F, BXC8071512400F, CM8071504555318, CM80715046506092Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134587/intel-core-i512400f-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 15 October 2026Ordering codes: CM8071504555318 (tray, SRL4W, C0), CM8071504650609 (tray, SRL5Z, H0), BX8071512400F (box, SRL4W and SRL5Z), and BXC8071512400F (China box, SRL4W and SRL5Z). All are package FC-LGA16A.
GTIN / EAN
7301433141905Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09VCHR1VHRead 15 October 2026Amazon US lists UPC 730143314190 and GTIN 00730143314190 for the boxed Ryzen 5 5600 with Wraith Stealth cooler. BuildCores and an eBay Germany catalog page list the same code for part number 100-100000927BOX. The code belongs to the boxed product ID.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/xphamkdxu/AMD-Ryzen-5-5600Read 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 730143314190 and the EAN 0730143314190 for part number 100-100000927BOX, with Includes Cooler: Yes.
Announced
Status
Available4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/best-cheap-cpus,5668.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Best Budget CPUs of 2026, last updated 6 October 2026: the Ryzen 5 5600 is the number 3 pick at $107 and is recommended for buyers who stay on AM4. The article's text gives the 5600 a 3.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost, which is the 5600X's clock. AMD's 3.5 and 4.4 GHz are stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09VCHR1VHRead 15 October 2026Amazon US showed the boxed chip In Stock on 2026-10-15.
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1992Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-3-15-amd-launches-the-ultimate-gaming-processor-brings.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table row for the Ryzen 5 5600: Zen 3, 6 / 12, up to 4.4 / 3.5 GHz, 35 MB total cache, 65W, PCIe Gen 4, Wraith Stealth cooler, Price (USD SEP) $199. SEP is before sales tax. The price is for the boxed chip with cooler, so it is stored on the boxed row.3Reviewclub386.com/amd-ryzen-5-5600-reviewRead 15 October 2026Club386 launch table lists a launch MSRP of $199 for the Ryzen 5 5600, the same as AMD's SEP. Guru3D (20 May 2022) and Custom PC also quote $199.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Not available
Not available
Colours
Not available
Not available
Segment
Instruction set
Codename
CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
AVX-512
Cores and clocks
4 of 7 differ
Core configuration
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zen 3 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
BIntel Core i5-12400F
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | 2.5 | 4.4 |
Cores
6
6
Cores labelled performance
Not available
6
Cores labelled efficiency
Not available
0
Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
No5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/processor-numbers.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's processor numbers page defines the K suffix as high performance, unlocked and the F suffix as requires discrete graphics. The 12400F has no K.6Reviewtomshardware.com/news/intel-core-i5-12400-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware review of the Core i5-12400, 3 January 2022: the Core i5-12400 is a locked chip that cannot be overclocked, and the graphics-less 12400F has the same specs. Intel supports memory overclocking on B660 and Z690 boards. Memory profiles do not count.
Cache
2 of 3 differ
L2 cache
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
2 of 4 differ
Base power (TDP)
Max turbo power
Not available
Configurable power range
Not available
Not available
Max operating temperature
Memory
4 of 6 differ
Memory support
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 2x1R | 3,200 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 2x2R | 3,200 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 4x1R | 2,933 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 4x2R | 2,667 |
BIntel Core i5-12400F
| Memory type | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|
| DDR5 | 4,800 |
| DDR4 | 3,200 |
Max memory speed (official)
3,200MT/s
4,800MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
Not available
Max memory
Platform
6 of 7 differ
Socket or package
Compatible chipsets
AMD X570, AMD X470, AMD X370, AMD B550, AMD B450, AMD B350, AMD A5201Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600.htmlRead 15 October 2026Supporting Chipsets row, in AMD's order: X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350, A520.
Intel B760, Intel H770, Intel Z790, Intel W680, Intel Q670, Intel H610, Intel H670, Intel B660, Intel Z6903Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134587/intel-core-i512400f-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/compatible.htmlRead 15 October 2026Compatible tab lists the Intel B760, H770 and Z790 chipsets (700 Series) and the W680, Q670, H610, H670, B660 and Z690 chipsets (600 Series).
CPU PCIe lanes
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 4 | 20 |
BIntel Core i5-12400F
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 16 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134587/intel-core-i512400f-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0, Max # of PCI Express Lanes 20, configurations up to 1x16+4 and 2x8+4. The Gen 5 and Gen 4 split comes from Intel's 12th Gen PCI Express document.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2021/manufacturing/12th-Gen-Intel-Core-PCIe.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intel's 12th Gen PCI Express document: Alder Lake desktop configurations have up to 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes and separate PCIe 4.0 lanes for an SSD, up to 4. All lanes connect directly to the processor. Together with ARK's 20 lanes and its 5.0 and 4.0 revisions this gives 16 plus 4. The PCH lanes are not counted.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
20
20
Highest PCIe generation
4
5
Native USB ports
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4 |
BIntel Core i5-12400F
Not availableNative USB4 or Thunderbolt
No
Not available
Integrated graphics
0 of 9 differ
Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
Not available
Not available
GPU cores
Not available
Not available
Max GPU clock
Not available
Not available
Max displays
Not available
Not available
DisplayPort version
Not available
Not available
HDMI version
Not available
Not available
Hardware video encode
Not available
Not available
Hardware video decode
Not available
Not available
NPU
None of 2 known
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Total AI performance
Not available
Not available
Measured performance
None of 7 known
Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2026 single-thread
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2026 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available
Not available
Measured power and temperature
None of 5 known
CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
Not available
Not available
CPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
CPU power at idle (measured)
Not available
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
All-core clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
In the box
1 of 2 differ
Cooler in the box
Included cooler
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600.html1Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's product page returns not found. The Drivers and Downloads page carries the full specification table, so it is stored as the maker link.
Spec sheet
Not available
Not available
Manual
Not available
Not available
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Warranty
0 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)






















