Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-13400E

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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 i5-13400E features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13400E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
12 Generation 13
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Core i5-13400E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

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 i5-13400E has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 3.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 10
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2.4 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores None
No Overclocking No
None None 4.6 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 1.5 GHz
None None 6x Raptor Cove
2.5 GHz Frequency None
12 Threads 16
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-13400E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13400E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 24
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2021
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 12
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
-- Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP8 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

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 100 °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 Intel Core i5-13400E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
7.5 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
167 $ Release price --
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
18.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11