Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-12500E

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Intel Core i5-11400F or Intel Core i5-11400F – 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 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.
The Intel Core i5-12500E 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 i5-12500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i5-11400F Name Intel Core i5-12500E
11 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i5-12500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500E is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 6
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
6x Cores 6x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Execution units 32
-- Generation 11
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
 
 

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

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 51.2 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
None TDP (PL2) 117 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11400F is manufactured using a 14 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 i5-12500E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 10 nm
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
157 $ Release price 205 $
Rocket Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
3.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2022
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1700
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