Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i5-1235UL

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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 i5-1235UL features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i5-12400 Name Intel Core i5-1235UL
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
12 Generation 12
 
 

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 i5-1235UL has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
No Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 10
6x Golden Cove Cores None
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 0.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 Threads 12
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 2x Golden Cove
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.4 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 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 i5-1235UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235UL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
24 Execution units 80
12 Direct X 12.1
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2022
12 Generation 13
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
192 Shaders 640
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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 64.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

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.
None TDP up 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
117 W TDP (PL2) 55 W
 
 

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 i5-1235UL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
7.5 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
192 $ Release price --