Intel Core i7-12700T vs Intel Core i5-12400

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Intel Core i7-12700T or Intel Core i7-12700T – 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 i7-12700T 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 i7-12700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12400 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 i5-12400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i7-12700T Name Intel Core i5-12400
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700T 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.
The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 6
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
20 Threads 12
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 6x Golden Cove
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700T 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 i5-12400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
11 Generation 12
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2021
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 24
256 Shaders 192
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700T 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12400 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
25.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
339 $ Release price 192 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
12.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB