AMD Ryzen 7 5825U vs Intel Core i5-12400T

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AMD Ryzen 7 5825U or AMD Ryzen 7 5825U – 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 AMD Ryzen 7 5825U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
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.
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Name Intel Core i5-12400T
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5025U/7000U Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Zen 3 Cores 6x Golden Cove
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
7 nm Technology 14 nm
2.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Execution units 24
9 Generation 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
512 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2021
AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 51.2 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
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
10 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 74 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12400T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
7 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Barcelo (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake S
FP6 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 7.5 MB
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Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 192 $