Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-1245UL

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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 i5-1245UL features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1245UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Core i5-1245UL
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

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 i5-1245UL has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 1.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Frequency None
6 CPU Cores 10
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 2x Golden Cove
None None 2.5 GHz
12 Threads 12
6x Golden Cove Cores None
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-1245UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1245UL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Execution units 80
GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
-- Generation 13
-- Shaders 640
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12.1
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode
-- AVC 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 4 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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 4
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
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.
None TDP down 12 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 28 W
117 W TDP (PL2) 55 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 i5-1245UL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
7.5 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
167 $ Release price --
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 1744
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake U
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm