Intel Core i5-12400T vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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Intel Core i5-12400T or Intel Core i5-12400T – 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 i5-12400T 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.
The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-12400T Name Intel Core i5-12400F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
12 Threads 12
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
Q1/2021 Release date --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
12 Generation --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
12 Direct X --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
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.
74 W TDP (PL2) 117 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400T 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 Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
192 $ Release price 167 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
7.5 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S