Core i5-12400FvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i5-12400F is a budget-friendly six-core chip for everyday gaming and light productivity, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and simulation.
Core i5-12400F
Alder Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2022
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9980X wins for heavy workloads, but the Core i5-12400F offers far better everyday value for typical users.
The Core i5-12400F is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing solid performance without overspending on extreme core counts.
The Threadripper 9980X is the right choice for professionals running multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering or video encoding.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-12400F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-12400F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i5-12400F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 617% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.