AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 | Intel Core i5-12400 | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC Embedded 3251 or Intel Core i5-12400 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 was released in Q1/2018. The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12400 was released in Q1/2022. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
Snowy Owl (Zen) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11400 |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-13400 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400 is at 2.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12400 |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 or Intel Core i5-12400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 12 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-12400 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12400 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 7.50 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
31.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is 55 W, while the Intel Core i5-12400 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12400 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 117 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-12400 is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 25.50 MB cache. |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12400 |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
SP4r2 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | 192 $ |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.45 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3251
2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12400
12,454 CB R23 MC @ 82 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3251 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
Unknown | Unknown |