Intel Core i5-12400F vs AMD Ryzen 3 7335U

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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 Ryzen 3 7335U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-12400F Name AMD Ryzen 3 7335U
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
12 Generation 5
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 7335U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Golden Cove Cores 4x Zen 3+
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U uses the AMD Radeon 660M (4 EUs), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
-- Execution units 4
-- Release date Q4/2022
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 9
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 6 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon 660M (4 EUs)
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC 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 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP up 28 W
117 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 7335U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
167 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket FP7
Alder Lake S Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
10 nm Technology 6 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)