Comparing the models: 11400f, 5600g, and 12400f. Each offers distinct features and specifications.
Comparing the models: 11400f, 5600g, and 12400f. Each offers distinct features and specifications.
Which option performs better for gaming? Comparing the 12400F GPU with an i5 11400 versus a R5 5600G MBO paired with B560 and B550. Both setups include 1070Ti, 2x16GB RAM at 3200MHz DDR4.
12400f should rank highest among the options, especially with that kind of GPU it shouldn't be too much impacted.
The 5600g paired with a dGPU isn't ideal for gaming due to reduced cache compared to the integrated GPU. It wasn't built for use with a dedicated graphics card. The 12400f is better if you don't expect a significant CPU upgrade.
Reviewing current hardware options, I'll choose either the 5500 or 5600. If the price difference is under $20, go with the 5600. Both models run at 4.7-4.8ghz allcore, which should comfortably surpass the 12400f since it only offers a full 4ghz performance. On Zen3, ICP performs better but still falls short of the extra 700-800mhz speed boost here. The lower cache on these models means you'll need to upgrade your RAM—consider using a used HMA42G6AFR8N and apply some aggressive overclocking to 4000-4400. Dual rank and higher clockspeed will help fill the gap, while the standard 5600 will cap at around 3800-4000 with only minor improvements in lows.
Avoid the 5600G. As mentioned before, it's half the cache with just PCIE3 support.