Intel Core i5-12400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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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 7 PRO 5845 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
Intel Core i5-12400F Name AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
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 7 PRO 5845 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 8
12 Threads 16
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
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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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
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 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
Alder Lake S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
18.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB