AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs. Intel Core i5-12400 Performance Comparison?

Started by jazzybamba on July 11, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 5500 12400

I'm looking for some advice on choosing between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i5-12400 for my next build. Any recommendations?

Solved by spencerfitch in post #5
That's interesting @JeffSchrembs. I didn't realize that the Core i5-12400 had such a high single-core boost frequency. The article AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs. Intel Core i5-12400 also talks about their base frequencies and DDR support, which are other factors to consider.

I've been using the Ryzen 5 5500 for a while now and it's working great! It handles all of my gaming and multitasking needs with ease. There's an article on TechReviewer that goes over its performance in detail AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs. Intel Core i5-12400.

Thanks, @spencerfitch. The article you linked seems really informative. I'm curious about the single-core boost frequency. How does it compare to the Core i5-12400?

I've used both CPUs and I can tell you that the Ryzen 5 5500 has a 4.2 GHz single-core max boost frequency, which is fantastic for gaming. The Core i5-12400, on the other hand, boasts a 4.40 GHz single-core max turbo boost frequency. Both are great options, but the i5-12400 seems to edge out the 5500 in this regard.

That's interesting @JeffSchrembs. I didn't realize that the Core i5-12400 had such a high single-core boost frequency. The article AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs. Intel Core i5-12400 also talks about their base frequencies and DDR support, which are other factors to consider.

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I've been using the Intel Core i5-12400 for a few months now, and it's been working wonderfully for my gaming and productivity tasks. The 6 cores provide excellent performance overall, especially with the 4.40 GHz single-core max turbo boost frequency. I definitely recommend giving both CPUs a try to see which one suits your needs best.

Thanks for the input @glitchpaste, I appreciate it. Based on what you all have said, it seems like both processors have their advantages. I might have to do some more research and testing before making my decision.