Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD EPYC 9224

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Intel Core i5-12400 or Intel Core i5-12400 – 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 i5-12400 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 i5-12400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9224 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9224, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Intel Core i5-12400 Name AMD EPYC 9224
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
12 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400 is 2.5 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 AMD EPYC 9224 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9224 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 24
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 48
6x Golden Cove Cores 24x Zen 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12400 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 AMD EPYC 9224 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2021 Release date --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
24 Execution units --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
12 Generation --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
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 (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
 
 

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 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 12
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 240 W
117 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400 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 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9224 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
7.5 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
18.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
192 $ Release price 1825 $
LGA 1700 Socket SP5
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Alder Lake S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
-- Part Number 100-000000939
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 5 nm