Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 7 5800H: specs and benchmark comparison
AIntel · Alder Lake
Intel Core i5-12400F
- 6 cores / 12 threads
- up to 4.4 GHz
- LGA1700
2022 · $167 at launch
Short verdict
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
≈ parityThe difference in available benchmarks is below the noticeable threshold, so there is no significant advantage.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-12400F is better3
L2 cache 3.5 MB more7.5 MB vs 4 MB
L3 cache 2 MB more18 MB vs 16 MB
Official memory speed 1,600 MT/s more4,800 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
Where Ryzen 7 5800H is better2
Cores 2 more8 vs 6
Threads 4 more16 vs 12
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- 0.7% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-12400F154.9 samples/minRyzen 7 5800H153.9 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
B · 154A · 1550200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 0.7% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-12400F
154.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 90 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 90 submissions (7 outliers excluded), interquartile range 149.01–160.08; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-08-27; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
153.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 62 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 62 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 136.05–164.78; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-03-05; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 149.3 | 152.7 | B +2.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 167.3 | 172.7 | B +3.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 164.7 | 171 | B +3.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 173.8 | 179.5 | B +3.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 169.6 | 172 | B +1.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 167.2 | 166.3 | A +0.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.7 | 161.4 | B +0.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 158.6 | 153.2 | A +3.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 159.1 | 152.4 | A +4.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 146.5 | 142.3 | A +3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 147.4 | 148.6 | B +0.9% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (14)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 168.8 | 163.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 168.3 | 163.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 210.9 | 172.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 166 | 170.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 132.4 | 161.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 167.8 | 162.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 157.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 214.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 581.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 292.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 441.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 614.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 989.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 201.7 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-12400F | B · Ryzen 7 5800H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 6 | 8 | B: 2 more |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz | B: 0.7 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 7.5 MB | 4 MB | A: 3.5 MB more |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 16 MB | A: 2 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP6 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, LPDDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 1,600 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | no data | no data for B |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 3.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | none | AMD Radeon Graphics | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 45 W (configurable: 35–54 W) | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 65 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 117 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A6
B8
B: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B16
B: 4 moreBase clock
A2.5 GHz
B3.2 GHz
B: 0.7 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.4 GHz
B4.4 GHz
equal
Cache
L2 cache
A7.5 MB
B4 MB
A: 3.5 MB moreL3 cache
A18 MB
B16 MB
A: 2 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BFP6
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR4, LPDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 1,600 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
Bno data
no data for BPCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 3.0
differsIntegrated graphics
Anone
BAMD Radeon Graphics
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B45 W (configurable: 35–54 W)
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A65 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A117 W
Bno data
no data for B
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800H uses FP6.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H have?
Intel Core i5-12400F: 6 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-12400F: no. AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: AMD Radeon Graphics.
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 7 5800H?
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
See also
Data sources (4)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-12400Fchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 5800Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.