Intel Core i5-12400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 4500

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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 5 4500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
12 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400F Name AMD Ryzen 5 4500
 
 

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 5 4500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
12 Threads 12
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x Zen 2
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP down 45 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 5 4500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2022
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 7 nm
7.5 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
167 $ Release price 129 $