Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i5-10400

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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 Intel Core i5-10400 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i5-12400 Name Intel Core i5-10400
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
12 Threads 12
6 CPU Cores 6
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Generation 9.5
24 Execution units 24
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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 VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
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 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 45.8 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
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
117 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
192 $ Release price 182 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12267
12267

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8164
8164

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8820
8820
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8640
8640
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6120
6120

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4737
4737
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3551
3551

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2181
2181
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
110
110