Intel Core i5-2400 vs Intel Core i7-12700TE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-2400 or Intel Core i5-2400 – 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 i5-2400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
2 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i5-2400 Name Intel Core i7-12700TE
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 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.
None None 4.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 12
None None 1.0 GHz
4 Threads 20
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.1 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.4 GHz
4x Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
None None 1.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 8x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
6 Generation 11
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 32
48 Shaders 256
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 35 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 99 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2022
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Alder Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
32 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 344 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
11080
11080
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1778
1778

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
10689
10689
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2345
2345

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
2354
2354
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
598
598

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
1552
1552
Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
691
691