Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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Intel Core i5-13400F or Intel Core i5-13400F – 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 i5-13400F 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 i5-13400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
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.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-13400F Name Intel Core i5-12400F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
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.
None None 4.0 GHz
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4.4 GHz
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 6x Golden Cove
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
10 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking No
None None 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
16 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 89.6 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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
148 W TDP (PL2) 117 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13400F 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
196 $ Release price 167 $
9.5 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
20.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
25910
25910
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
15890
15890
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
10309
10309
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9712
9712
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
6282
6282
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4772
4772

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
6055
6055
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2375
2375
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1794
1794
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1644
1644

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
687
687
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664