Intel Core i5-12400T vs Intel Core i3-12300T

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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 Intel Core i3-12300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400T Name Intel Core i3-12300T
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300T is 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Golden Cove Cores 4x Golden Cove
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Generation 12
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 100 °C
74 W TDP (PL2) 69 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12300T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
192 $ Release price 143 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)