Core i5-12400F vs EPYC 7313

CPU

GPU

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

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EPYC 7313

16 Cores32 Thrd155 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

38,938

+99.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

About PassMark

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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $909 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $1,083 MSRP).
✅Delivers 212.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 36.0 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $1,083 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 155W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 7313.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7313 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (12,380 vs 26,500).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7313, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 7313

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($1,083 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌138.5% higher power demand at 155W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

EPYC 7313

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $909 less on MSRP ($174 MSRP vs $1,083 MSRP).
✅Delivers 212.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 112.3 vs 36.0 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $1,083 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 155W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike EPYC 7313.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7313 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (12,380 vs 26,500).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7313, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($1,083 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
❌138.5% higher power demand at 155W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7313 better than Core i5-12400F?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7313 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-12400F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 7313 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 128 MB vs 18 MB.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7313 is the better fit. You are getting 114.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 611.1% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 18 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7313 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-12400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 7313 is 522.4% more expensive on MSRP at $1,083 MSRP versus $174 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-12400F is also 212.2% better value on MSRP (112.3 vs 36.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-12400F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of SP3. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

EPYC 7313 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 7313
1080p
low	183 FPS	166 FPS
medium	168 FPS	136 FPS
high	139 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	147 FPS
medium	132 FPS	118 FPS
high	106 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	69 FPS
medium	81 FPS	59 FPS
high	64 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	38 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open EPYC 7313

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 7313
1080p
low	471 FPS	505 FPS
medium	397 FPS	441 FPS
high	341 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	415 FPS
medium	351 FPS	372 FPS
high	309 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	242 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	255 FPS
medium	248 FPS	233 FPS
high	229 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	170 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open EPYC 7313

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 7313
1080p
low	488 FPS	665 FPS
medium	488 FPS	555 FPS
high	488 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	504 FPS
medium	488 FPS	419 FPS
high	485 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	372 FPS
medium	389 FPS	290 FPS
high	337 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	209 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open EPYC 7313

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 7313
1080p
low	488 FPS	903 FPS
medium	488 FPS	822 FPS
high	488 FPS	708 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	624 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	721 FPS
medium	488 FPS	628 FPS
high	488 FPS	538 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	517 FPS
medium	450 FPS	462 FPS
high	391 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	349 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open EPYC 7313

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and EPYC 7313

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

EPYC 7313

The EPYC 7313 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,938 points. Launch price was $1,083.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 7313 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7313 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7313 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7313 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the EPYC 7313's 38,938 — a 66.4% lead for the EPYC 7313. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 26,500 (72.6% advantage for the EPYC 7313). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,736, a 2.1% lead for the EPYC 7313 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 15,264 (183.5% advantage for the EPYC 7313). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7313.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 7313
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+19%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+611%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm+
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Milan (2021−2023)
PassMark	19,532	38,938+99%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	26,500+114%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	1,736+2%
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	15,264+2223%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7313 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7313 — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7313 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12400F) vs 8 (EPYC 7313). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 128 (EPYC 7313) — the EPYC 7313 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and SP3,Milan (EPYC 7313).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 7313
Socket	LGA1700	SP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	4096 GB+3100%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7313). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, EPYC 7313 targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; EPYC 7313 rivals Xeon Gold 6326.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	EPYC 7313
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Server / High-load computing

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the EPYC 7313 debuted at $1083. On MSRP ($174 vs $1083), the Core i5-12400F is $909 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 112.3 pts/$ vs 36.0 pts/$ for the EPYC 7313 — making the Core i5-12400F the 103% better value option.