Intel Core i5-12400T vs Intel Core i5-13400T

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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 i5-13400T 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 i5-13400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 13
Intel Core i5-12400T Name Intel Core i5-13400T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 i5-13400T has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
1.8 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 1.3 GHz
None None 1.0 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 10
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 6x Raptor Cove
None None 4x Gracemont
 
 

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 i5-13400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13400T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
12 Generation 12
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
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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.
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
74 W TDP (PL2) 82 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 i5-13400T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
7.5 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
18.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
192 $ Release price 221 $