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.
Intel Core i5-12400F Name AMD Ryzen 3 7335U
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
12 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 4x Zen 3+
No Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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.
-- Execution units 4
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q4/2022
-- Technology 6 nm
-- Shaders 256
GPU name AMD Radeon 660M (4 EUs)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI 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 15 W watts.
117 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 28 W
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 Ryzen 3 7335U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1700 Socket FP7
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 6 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
167 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
7.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Alder Lake S Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2