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12400f vs 5600

12400f vs 5600

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WildCandy
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03-02-2022, 05:50 AM
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The two CPUs differ in their capabilities and specifications. One offers more advanced features, while the other focuses on basic performance.
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WildCandy
03-02-2022, 05:50 AM #1

The two CPUs differ in their capabilities and specifications. One offers more advanced features, while the other focuses on basic performance.

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strikes2pk
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03-03-2022, 12:37 PM
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I recommend beginning there and then returning with more details.
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strikes2pk
03-03-2022, 12:37 PM #2

I recommend beginning there and then returning with more details.

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fanfaro
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03-05-2022, 03:24 AM
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The 12400F offers improved speed compared to the 5600(X). Both use similar thread counts and instruction sets, but differences lie in socket type—LGA versus PGA. The 12400F supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the 5600(X) only supports DDR4. Some premium motherboards can boost the locked 12400F, but the 5600(X) has limitations on overclocking, except for certain AMD chipsets.
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fanfaro
03-05-2022, 03:24 AM #3

The 12400F offers improved speed compared to the 5600(X). Both use similar thread counts and instruction sets, but differences lie in socket type—LGA versus PGA. The 12400F supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the 5600(X) only supports DDR4. Some premium motherboards can boost the locked 12400F, but the 5600(X) has limitations on overclocking, except for certain AMD chipsets.

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mmillaa
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03-05-2022, 03:44 AM
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Performance remains comparable between the two, with features staying similar as well. Mid-range motherboards tend to be priced better on AMD, while the high-end options are more expensive. The 12400F is generally a bit cheaper for mid-range boards and uses a newer socket, making it the preferable choice unless you're targeting the very lowest AM4 models. It does technically allow overclocking on newer boards like the B660M Mortar MAX and B660M PG Riptide, but in that case, the faster chip still delivers similar results. Stock performance doesn’t stand out significantly.
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mmillaa
03-05-2022, 03:44 AM #4

Performance remains comparable between the two, with features staying similar as well. Mid-range motherboards tend to be priced better on AMD, while the high-end options are more expensive. The 12400F is generally a bit cheaper for mid-range boards and uses a newer socket, making it the preferable choice unless you're targeting the very lowest AM4 models. It does technically allow overclocking on newer boards like the B660M Mortar MAX and B660M PG Riptide, but in that case, the faster chip still delivers similar results. Stock performance doesn’t stand out significantly.

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Human_Torch452
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03-06-2022, 03:46 AM
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My 5600 shines in every way. It operates at 4.8ghz around the clock with E-die 3800mhz (dual rank memory). Tom's benchmark tested it, but they don't upgrade the 5600 to 4.8ghz or use 3800mhz RAM. My 5600 swapped in as a replacement for the 3600, now running on a B350 board. It also supports 3.8ghz and was optimized to hit 4.2ghz all day. The 3600s struggled with upgrades. The 5600 uses B2 stepping for the 5600x and maintains 1.35v at full speed. https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53013550 I purchased it for over $160 plus tax.
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Human_Torch452
03-06-2022, 03:46 AM #5

My 5600 shines in every way. It operates at 4.8ghz around the clock with E-die 3800mhz (dual rank memory). Tom's benchmark tested it, but they don't upgrade the 5600 to 4.8ghz or use 3800mhz RAM. My 5600 swapped in as a replacement for the 3600, now running on a B350 board. It also supports 3.8ghz and was optimized to hit 4.2ghz all day. The 3600s struggled with upgrades. The 5600 uses B2 stepping for the 5600x and maintains 1.35v at full speed. https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53013550 I purchased it for over $160 plus tax.