Ryzen 7 5700X Vs Core i5-12400: Which One Is Better?

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Architectural Difference

1. Process Node: Firstly, the Ryzen 7 5700X harnesses the power of the 7nm process node, while the Core i5-12400 leverages the advantages of the 10nm process node.
2. Frequency: The Ryzen 7 5700X runs at a 3.3 GHz base and boosts up to 4.6 GHz, while the Core i5-12400 operates at a 2.5 GHz base and boosts up to 4.4 GHz.
3. TDP: The Ryzen 7 5700X and Core i5-12400, are designed for power efficiency with a shared TDP of 65W.
4. Number of Cores and Threads: The Ryzen 7 5700X features 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-12400 has 6 cores and 12 threads.
5. Memory Support: The Ryzen 7 5700X supports DDR4-3200 MHz memory in a dual-channel configuration. On the other hand, the Core i5-12400 supports DDR5-4800 MHz and DDR4-3200 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration.

Today, we will contest the Ryzen 7 5700X vs Core i5-12400. We will hover over the basic architectural differences, proceed to the gaming benchmarks, and conclude the article by comparing the results of the processors against the gaming giants. Let us begin!

Gaming Performance Benchmarks

Moving on to the gaming benchmarks, we will test both processors against 8 games under 1080p resolution as we analyze the processors’ core parameters like FPS, temperature, and power intake.

Testing Rig

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• GPU: ZOTAC RTX 2070 Amp Extreme Edition
• Power Supply: ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. X 1050W
• CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4
• Storage: CORSAIR MP700 PRO 2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
• RAM 1: T-Force NightHawk RGB DDR4 3200MHz
• RAM 2: XPG Lancer RGB 6000 MHz DDR5
• Motherboard 1: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Wifi
• Motherboard 2: MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX Motherboard

Hitman 3

• On comparison, the 5700X left the i5-12400 behind in terms of average FPS with an average of 300 FPS, while the average of the i5-12400 was recorded at 265 FPS.
• The 5700X had a 1% low framerate of 124 FPS. The i5-12400, on the flip side, had a 1% Low of 104 FPS. Thus, the 5700X had 17.5% more results.

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider

• The Ryzen 7 5700X led the framerates with 243 FPS, while the Intel i5-12400 had a 3 FPS lower result of 240 FPS.
• The i5-12400 had a 1% low of 202 FPS, which was 2 FPS less than the framerate of 5700X, recorded at 204 FPS.

Battlefield V

• The contest was closely handed over to the i5-12400 having an average of 242 FPS, whereas the 5700X had 230 FPS, which was 5% less.
• The 5700X had a 1% low of 201 FPS. This result was 3 FPS lesser than the i5-12400’s 204 FPS. 

Metro Exodus

• While my session of Metro Exodus, the 5700X had an average of 200 FPS. This was 2 FPS more since the i5-12400 delivered 198 FPS.
• The 1% low of the processors was also close as the 5700X had 178 FPS, which was 3 FPS more than the recorded 181 FPS of the i5-12400.

Cyberpunk 2077

• While playing Cyberpunk 2077, the competition was equal regarding average framerates since both processors averaged 123 FPS.
• Similarly, the 1% low of 104 FPS was achieved by the Ryzen 7 5700X, which also exceeded the 1% low of 100 FPS by the Intel i5-12400.

Grand Theft Auto 5

• The battle between the two rivals favored the i5-12400, as the processor had a 4-degree more average framerate of 207 FPS. The 5700X, on the other hand, had a lesser average framerate of 203 FPS.
• The 1% low framerates were narrowly apart by a difference of 2.1% only as the i5-12400 took the lead with 192 FPS, while the 5700X followed with a 1% low framerate of 188 FPS.

Total War: Three Kingdoms

• The Ryzen 7 5700X took its rival to the cleaners with an average framerate of 138 FPS, which is 7 FPS lesser than the Intel i5-12400’s 127 FPS.
• The 1% low framerates also declared the 5700X the dominant processor, with a 100 FPS on its book. The i5-12400 fell 4 FPS short with a 1% low framerate of 96 FPS.

Witcher 3

• During my gameplay of Witcher 3, the i5-12400 dominated the 5700X with an average of 290 FPS, 5% ahead of the 5700X, which delivered 275 FPS.
• Considering the 1% low framerates, the i5-12400 led with 240 FPS, which was pursued by 236 FPS delivered by the 5700X.

Overall Gaming Performance

Regarding the average FPS across the above games, the Ryzen 7 5700X approached 214 FPS. The Ryzen 7 5700X’s average framerate was 20% more than the Intel i5-12400, averaging 175 FPS. Finally, talking about the 1% low framerates, the 5700X gave 168 FPS, 4 FPS ahead of the i5-12400, which delivered 164 FPS.

Thermal Efficiency

The Ryzen 7 5700X took an average thermal capacity of 59°C to deliver the results throughout all gaming benchmarks. The Intel i5-12400 remained behind as it took 58°C. The difference between the two processors was just 1°C.

Power Consumption 

The Ryzen 7 5700X took much less power as it drained 77.125 Watts throughout the gaming benchmarks. On the other hand, the Intel i5-12400 took about 107.625 Watts during the benchmarks. The Intel i5-12400 took around 33% more power than the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Pricing And Availability

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is available on platforms like Newegg at the price of $182, whereas the Intel i5-12400 is available for $153, which indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700X is 17.3% more costly than the i5-12400. 

Final Verdict – What We Recommend?

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is much better than the Intel Core i5-12400 for gaming. It gives you around 20% FPS when you play games at 1080p resolution. So, if you care a lot about gaming, this Ryzen 7 5700X is a great pick. It costs a bit more than the Intel one, but it’s worth it because it performs so well.

Intel Core i5-12400: The Intel Core i5-12400 is okay for its price, but it’s not as good for gaming as the Ryzen 7 5700X. It doesn’t give you as many FPS in games, and it uses more power. So, if you want the best gaming experience, the Intel one might not be the best choice.

If you care about gaming and don’t mind spending a bit more, go for the Ryzen 7 5700X. But if you’re on a tight budget and can live with slightly less gaming performance, the Intel Core i5-12400 is still a decent option.

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Ali

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Ali Tauseef is an experienced writer and computer enthusiast with a passion for graphics cards and processors. With a wealth of knowledge in the field of computer technology, he regularly publishes blogs and in-depth comparisons on Tech4Gamers.

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