Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Xeon D-2142IT

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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 Xeon D-2142IT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2142IT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Xeon D-2142IT
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
 
 

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 Xeon D-2142IT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2142IT is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.9 GHz
12 Threads 16
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
6x Golden Cove Cores 8x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2142IT 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 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.
117 W TDP (PL2) None
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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 Xeon D-2142IT is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 2518
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
167 $ Release price 468 $
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Skylake
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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7.5 MB L2-Cache 11.0 MB
10 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d