Intel Core i5-12400F vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3201

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Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i5-12400F – 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 i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
12 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400F Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3201
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
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 AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 8
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
12 Threads 8
6x Golden Cove Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 30 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 30 W
117 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400F 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 AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7.5 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
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18.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
LGA 1700 Socket SP4r2