Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD Ryzen 7 4700

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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 Ryzen 7 4700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 4700, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400 Name AMD Ryzen 7 4700
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 4700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 4700 is 3.6 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
12 Threads 16
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Golden Cove Cores 8x Zen 2
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 4700 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
12 Generation --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
117 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP down 45 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 Ryzen 7 4700 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2022
-- Part Number --
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
10 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
192 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 4700
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
20255
20255
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
AMD Ryzen 7 4700
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8732
8732

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8820
8820
AMD Ryzen 7 4700
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6185
6185

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4834
4834
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2181
2181
AMD Ryzen 7 4700
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1480
1480

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647
AMD Ryzen 7 4700
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1252
1252

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664
AMD Ryzen 7 4700
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
500
500