Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD Ryzen 3 5125C

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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 Ryzen 3 5125C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000C
Intel Core i5-12400 Name AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 5125C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 2
12 Threads 4
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 2x Zen 3
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 5125C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
12 Generation 8
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2018
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 3
192 Shaders 192
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
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 Ryzen 3 5125C is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
Alder Lake S Architecture Barcelo (Zen 3)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1700 Socket FP6
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
192 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB