Intel Core i5-12400T vs Intel Core i5-10400T

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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 i5-10400T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5-12400T Name Intel Core i5-10400T
12 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 i5-10400T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 6
 
 

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 i5-10400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
12 Generation 9.5
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2933
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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) 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 Intel Core i5-10400T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
192 $ Release price 182 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
10 nm Technology 14 nm