What is the difference between the Core i5-12400F and the Ryzen 5 8400F?

The Core i5-12400F and the Ryzen 5 8400F differ on 10 tracked specifications, most importantly Threads, Socket, Base clock. The full list is in the comparison table on this page, built from the specifications Egyptian retailers publish for each part.

Where can I buy the Core i5-12400F in Egypt?

We track 10 in-stock listings for the Core i5-12400F across Egyptian retailers. The cheapest as of 2026-09-24 is at El Badr Group, at 6,750 EGP. Each listing links straight through to the store's own product page.

Core i5-12400F vs Ryzen 5 8400F

As of 2026-09-24, the Ryzen 5 8400F is the cheaper of the two in Egypt at 5,499 EGP, undercutting the Core i5-12400F by 1,251 EGP. Both prices are the lowest in-stock listing we track across Egyptian retailers, read from each store's own product page. The spec table below shows every point on which the two parts actually differ, so you can judge whether the price gap buys you anything you need.

Core i5-12400F

6,750 EGP

Cheapest at El Badr Group · 10 listings tracked

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Ryzen 5 8400F

5,499 EGP

Cheapest at Recovery Trading · 6 listings tracked

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Where the Core i5-12400F and Ryzen 5 8400F differ

Spec	Core i5-12400F	Ryzen 5 8400F
Threads	12 Threads	12
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Base clock	4.40 GHz	4.2 GHz \| Boost Clock: Up to 4.75 GHz
Cache	18 MB	6MB L2 / 16MB L3
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	Up to 4.7 GHz
Power draw	Processor Base Power: 65WMaximum Turbo Power: 117W	65W
Integrated graphics	None Integrated Graphics	—
Memory support	DDR4 3200 / DDR5 4800	DDR5 up to 5200 MHz
Architecture	Alder Lake	Zen 4 (Phoenix)
Unlocked	No	Yes

Common questions

Is the Core i5-12400F or the Ryzen 5 8400F cheaper in Egypt?: As of 2026-09-24, the Ryzen 5 8400F is the cheaper of the two in Egypt at 5,499 EGP, undercutting the Core i5-12400F by 1,251 EGP. Both prices are the lowest in-stock listing we track across Egyptian retailers, read from each store's own product page. The spec table below shows every point on which the two parts actually differ, so you can judge whether the price gap buys you anything you need.
What is the difference between the Core i5-12400F and the Ryzen 5 8400F?: The Core i5-12400F and the Ryzen 5 8400F differ on 10 tracked specifications, most importantly Threads, Socket, Base clock. The full list is in the comparison table on this page, built from the specifications Egyptian retailers publish for each part.
Where can I buy the Core i5-12400F in Egypt?: We track 10 in-stock listings for the Core i5-12400F across Egyptian retailers. The cheapest as of 2026-09-24 is at El Badr Group, at 6,750 EGP. Each listing links straight through to the store's own product page.

Prices as of 2026-09-24 — verify at checkout, since stock and pricing change often.