Intel Core i5-12400T vs AMD RX-421ND

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-12400T or Intel Core i5-12400T – 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 i5-12400T 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 i5-12400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD RX-421ND features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-421ND, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i5 Family AMD R
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
Intel Core i5-12400T Name AMD RX-421ND
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12400T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400T is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD RX-421ND has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421ND is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 4
12 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12400T 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.
The AMD RX-421ND does not have integrated graphics.
12 Generation --
Q1/2021 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 12 W
74 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400T 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 RX-421ND is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2015
Alder Lake S Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Monolithic Chip design --
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
10 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1700 Socket FP4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number RE421NAAY43KA
192 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
7.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB