Core i5-12400FvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i5-12400F is a budget-friendly gaming CPU for everyday builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for professionals juggling massive rendering or simulation workloads.
Core i5-12400F
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins for heavy workloads, but the Core i5-12400F is the better choice for everyday use and gaming.
The Core i5-12400F offers far more sensible spending for typical tasks, while the Threadripper 7980X is overkill and costly.
The Core i5-12400F is the right choice for a budget gaming PC where the Threadripper's extra cores go unused.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-12400F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-12400F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i5-12400F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 583% faster than the Core i5-12400F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-12400F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i5-12400F is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.