Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD EPYC 9224

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-12400 or Intel Core i5-12400 – 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 i5-12400 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.
The AMD EPYC 9224 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9224, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-12400 Name AMD EPYC 9224
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 9224 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9224 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Golden Cove Cores 24x Zen 4
normal Core architecture normal
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
12 Threads 48
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 9224 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
12 Generation --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2021 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
24 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
-- Max. displays --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
192 Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 12
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
117 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP up 240 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400 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 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9224 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
192 $ Release price 1825 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number 100-000000939
Alder Lake S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
18.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
7.5 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket SP5
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022