Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i5-10505

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 i5-10505 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10505, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400 Name Intel Core i5-10505
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 i5-10505 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10505 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
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 Intel Core i5-10505 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10505 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °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 Intel Core i5-10505 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
192 $ Release price 192 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12877
12877

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8294
8294

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5964
5964

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8820
8820
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6632
6632

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3455
3455

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2181
2181
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1540
1540

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1173
1173

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1097
1097

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664
Intel Core i5-10505
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
478
478