Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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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 Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Core i5-10400F
12 Generation 10
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 6
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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

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 Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
10 nm Technology 14 nm
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
167 $ Release price 157 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
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Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12399
12399

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8191
8191

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8640
8640
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6120
6120

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4772
4772
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
110
110