Intel Core i3-12300HL vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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Intel Core i3-12300HL or Intel Core i3-12300HL – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-12300HL features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12300HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i3-12300HL Name Intel Core i5-12400F
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 12000
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12300HL has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
No Overclocking No
8 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 6x Golden Cove
None None 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12300HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300HL uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
384 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2020 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
48 Execution units --
12 Generation --
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) GPU name
12 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
115 W TDP (PL2) 117 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
60 W TDP up None
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12300HL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
-- Release price 167 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
5.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11