Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
Intel
26 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA 1700
Intel
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12400 is widely praised as an outstanding budget CPU, offering excellent performance for gaming and everyday tasks at a very competitive price. Users highlight its speed, efficiency, and value, often comparing it favorably to more expensive options. However, a few reviewers noted issues with the included stock cooler, either due to fitment problems or its overall quality, suggesting that an aftermarket cooler may be a worthwhile upgrade.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great gaming performance
- Fast and smooth everyday use
- Efficient and runs cool
- Good stock cooler for most
Cons
- Stock cooler fitment issues
- Stock cooler quality questionable
- Requires aftermarket cooler for best performance
Value for money 8
Gaming performance 7
Stock cooler 6
Build quality 4
Thermal performance 4
Ease of installation 3
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel X5650 | Intel Core i5 12400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | — | Core i5 |
| Model | X5650 | 12400 |
| Codename | — | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 7.5★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 18★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 3★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | 95 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 117★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Pros & Cons
Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
- Strong platform (65th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average multi thread (26th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (26th percentile)
- Below average ai (27th percentile)
Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA 1700
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Intel X5650 6-core LGA13660.004score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA 17000.002score per dollar
Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12400
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.
