i5-12400F or 5600T
i5-12400F or 5600T
I noticed the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T tends to be about 13% quicker in multi-threaded situations versus the Intel i5-12400F, though both perform similarly in single-thread tasks. The i5-12400F also offers PCIe 5.0 while the Ryzen supports PCIe 4.0. What would you prefer?
You should also think about the motherboard you plan to buy with your 12400F. If it only supports PCIe 4.0, it might be better to choose a faster CPU instead. I have a slight preference for my 5600X, but I also assisted several friends in setting up LGA1700 builds in 2023/2024, and they’re still working well! Good luck!
I found it in a few places. Generally, most folks won’t need a Gen 5 SSD soon, so PCIe 5.0 isn’t urgent unless you’re targeting that use case. The 12400f stands out as the top gaming CPU, similar to what @Stagg mentioned—unless you’re focused on video editing or 3D rendering, then the 12400F edges out.
Intel is considering an unusual step by planning to launch "Bartlett Lake" CPUs for the LGA 1700 socket. The company's near-term direction remains uncertain. They might revert to the 1700 socket this year for hyper-threaded processors and shift to the 1800 socket next year to cut R&D expenses or enhance core-only chips. The situation is unclear. Additionally, it's not confirmed whether a 700-series chipset will be required or if manufacturers will update their offerings for the 600-series chips, as both LGA 1700 and newer generations (12, 13, 14) are largely compatible.
Are you planning to use the quicker PCIe 4.0 speeds? Someone who doesn’t really need PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 is still using a motherboard that only supports up to PCIe 3.0. I’m in agreement with @PDifolco—by now it shouldn’t matter much for most buyers whether it’s PCIe 4 or 5, except for the few who have a solid reason.
I can't predict the future, but it's better to be prepared. Look for the most affordable option that works well. I’m not sure if a full advantage matters, but using an M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD in a PCIe 4.0 slot doesn’t seem practical.