Intel i5-12500 vs. i5-12400F for Gaming?

I've been looking into buying a new CPU and was wondering if the Intel i5-12500 or i5-12400F is better for gaming. Can you give me some advice?

Both CPUs are great choices! In fact, there's an article on TechReviewer that provides an in-depth comparison of these two models Intel Core i5-12500 vs. Intel Core i5-12400F. I'd recommend checking it out.

Thanks, @CptRavioli. So, what do you think? Is the i5-12500 or i5-12400F better for gaming?

I've been using the i5-12400F for a while now and it works great for me. The performance is top-notch.

I have an i5-12500 and I must say, it's fantastic! I'm very satisfied with its performance in gaming. It's definitely worth considering.

Thanks for the input, @abbylanebeetle and @kajsaunicorn. It seems like both are good options. What about the differences in terms of their single-core turbo boost frequencies?

The i5-12500 has a higher single-core turbo boost frequency at 4.60 GHz compared to the i5-12400F's 4.40 GHz. This could potentially make the i5-12500 slightly better for gaming, especially in CPU-intensive titles.

Interesting! So, would you say that the i5-12500 is definitely superior for gaming?

It depends on your budget and other factors like motherboard compatibility. Both CPUs offer good performance, but it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

@CptRavioli mentioned a TechReviewer article Intel Core i5-12500 vs. Intel Core i5-12400F that provides more details about the differences between these two CPUs. I'd recommend reading it for a better understanding of their performance in gaming.

I'll check out the article and make my decision based on all the information provided.