CPU Head-to-Head
Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 5600X: Gaming Performance Comparison
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In gaming workloads, the Core i5-12400 delivers approximately +3% higher frame rates compared to the Ryzen 5 5600X. For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen 5 5600X currently offers better value, available at a $24.04 price difference.
Core i5-12400 Advantages
Up to 3% faster in gaming benchmarks on average – 142 vs 138 FPS
Ryzen 5 5600X Advantages
Up to 14% better value for money – $1.01 vs $1.15/FPS
Costs only 85% of the price – $140 vs $164 (15% cheaper)
Performance Analytics
Gaming Throughput
Total average frames per second
Core i5-12400
142 FPS100% Performance
Ryzen 5 5600X
138 FPS97% Performance
Efficiency Coefficient
Performance delivered per currency unit
Core i5-12400
0.866 Value88% Efficiency
Ryzen 5 5600X
0.986 Value100% Efficiency