Intel Core i5-12500TE vs Intel Core i5-11400F

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Intel Core i5-12500TE or Intel Core i5-12500TE – 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 i5-12500TE 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 i5-12500TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 11000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12500TE Name Intel Core i5-11400F
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500TE is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
12 Threads 12
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12500TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500TE 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 i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
11 Generation --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
32 Execution units --
10 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 128.0 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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
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
74 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12500TE 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 i5-11400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
7.5 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Alder Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
205 $ Release price 157 $
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 14 nm