Intel Core i5-12400 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Performance?

I'm looking to buy a new CPU for my gaming PC and I need some advice. I've narrowed it down to either the Intel Core i5-12400 or the AMD Ryzen 5 7600. Can you give me any input on which one is better?

I recently bought the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, and it's been working great for me so far. The TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs. Intel Core i5-12400 provides a good comparison between the two CPUs.

Thanks for sharing, @CharlieLeaPavory. I'm also interested in knowing more about these two CPUs. What are the main differences between them?

Based on the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs. Intel Core i5-12400 provided by @CharlieLeaPavory, the Ryzen 5 7600 has better single-core max boost frequency and a larger L3 cache, while the Core i5-12400 offers better P-core boost frequencies. These factors can affect performance depending on individual workloads and user preferences.

That's really helpful information, @smurfinq1. But I'm still a bit confused about which one is more suitable for gaming. Can you elaborate on that?

Sure, @chazliez88. When it comes to gaming, both the Ryzen 5 7600 and Core i5-12400 should offer excellent performance with a high-performance CPU cooler. However, single-core max boost frequency and the number of cores are crucial for gaming performance.

Thanks for the advice! But I'm still unsure if either of these CPUs will bottleneck my GPU. How can I avoid that issue?

Well, you shouldn't worry too much about it, @bubblezombie. Both CPUs should not cause any major bottlenecks for your GPU as long as you have a good one. The CPU is more likely to be a bottleneck if it's too slow.

Alright, that makes sense. I think I'll go with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 since @CharlieLeaPavory has been using it and seems happy with the performance. Thanks for all your help!