Core i5-12400T vs Ryzen 7 5700U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-12400T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2022

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Ryzen 7 5700U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400T

6 / 12

15,543

+0.2%

15,511

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 i5-12400T

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Laminar RM1), unlike Ryzen 7 5700U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $192 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5700U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (6,000 vs 7,800).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400T.

Core i5-12400T

2022

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Laminar RM1), unlike Ryzen 7 5700U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $192 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5700U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12400T across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (6,000 vs 7,800).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-12400T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-12400T better than Ryzen 7 5700U?

Yes. Core i5-12400T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 30% better Geekbench multi-core, 0.2% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-12400T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-12400T is the better fit. You are getting 30% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-12400T is the smarter buy today. Core i5-12400T is at an unclear MSRP at $192 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (81.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i5-12400T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i5-12400T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400T	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	182 FPS	179 FPS
medium	167 FPS	147 FPS
high	138 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	152 FPS
medium	131 FPS	123 FPS
high	103 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	82 FPS
medium	65 FPS	72 FPS
high	52 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i5-12400T Open Ryzen 7 5700U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400T	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	232 FPS	212 FPS
medium	203 FPS	179 FPS
high	174 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	185 FPS
medium	179 FPS	160 FPS
high	158 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	142 FPS	150 FPS
medium	128 FPS	135 FPS
high	118 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	111 FPS

Open Core i5-12400T Open Ryzen 7 5700U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400T	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	389 FPS	388 FPS
medium	389 FPS	388 FPS
high	389 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	389 FPS	388 FPS
medium	389 FPS	388 FPS
high	389 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	389 FPS	388 FPS
medium	378 FPS	388 FPS
high	327 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	279 FPS

Open Core i5-12400T Open Ryzen 7 5700U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400T	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	389 FPS	388 FPS
medium	389 FPS	388 FPS
high	389 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	389 FPS	388 FPS
medium	389 FPS	388 FPS
high	389 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	389 FPS	388 FPS
medium	389 FPS	388 FPS
high	363 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	303 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400T and Ryzen 7 5700U

Core i5-12400T

The Core i5-12400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,543 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-12400T versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-12400T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400T scores 15,543 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-12400T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,650 vs 1,200, a 31.6% lead for the Core i5-12400T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,800 vs 6,000 (26.1% advantage for the Core i5-12400T). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.

Feature	Core i5-12400T	Ryzen 7 5700U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.3 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+125%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark	15,543	15,511
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	8,600
Geekbench 6 Single	1,650+38%	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,800+30%	6,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12400T versus LPDDR4x-4267 on the Ryzen 7 5700U — the Core i5-12400T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400T) vs 12 (Ryzen 7 5700U) — the Core i5-12400T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690 (Core i5-12400T) and SoC (Ryzen 7 5700U).

Feature	Core i5-12400T	Ryzen 7 5700U
Socket	LGA1700	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400T) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-12400T) and Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) (Ryzen 7 5700U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400T targets Office/Home Desktop, Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.

Feature	Core i5-12400T	Ryzen 7 5700U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Office/Home Desktop	Mainstream Laptop