Intel Core i5-13600T vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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Intel Core i5-13600T or Intel Core i5-13600T – 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 i5-13600T features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 i5-13600T, 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 i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13600T Name Intel Core i5-12400F
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
13 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13600T has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 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 6x Golden Cove
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.8 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2.5 GHz
14 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 12
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13600T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2021 Release date --
32 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11 Generation --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
92 W TDP (PL2) 117 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13600T 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 24.0 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
11.5 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
24.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
255 $ Release price 167 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm