Intel Core i3-12300T vs Intel Core i5-11400F

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Intel Core i3-12300T or Intel Core i3-12300T – 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 i3-12300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 i3-12300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 11000
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i3-12300T Name Intel Core i5-11400F
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
8 Threads 12
4x Golden Cove Cores 6x
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
Q1/2021 Release date --
192 Shaders --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
12 Generation --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
69 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12300T 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 i5-11400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
Alder Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
5.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
143 $ Release price 157 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895
Intel Core i3-12300T
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
7086
7086

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270
Intel Core i3-12300T
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
6120
6120

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12300T
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2119
2119
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12300T
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1686
1686
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513