Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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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 i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i5-12400 Name Intel Core i5-12400F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x Golden Cove
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

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 i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
12 Generation --
Q1/2021 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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 JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
117 W TDP (PL2) 117 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 i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
18.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
192 $ Release price 167 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8820
8820
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8640
8640
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8640
8640

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4772
4772
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4737
4737

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2181
2181

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170