Intel Core i5-12400 vs Intel Core i5-12600T

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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 i5-12600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i5-12400 Name Intel Core i5-12600T
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

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 i5-12600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600T is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
12 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x Golden Cove
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
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 i5-12600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
12 Generation 11
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
24 Execution units 32
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2021
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
192 Shaders 256
14 nm Technology 10 nm
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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 (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 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.
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
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 35 W watts.
117 W TDP (PL2) 74 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
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 i5-12600T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
192 $ Release price 223 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
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7.5 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 10 nm