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Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-11400F

Last updated: 2023-11-18

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Intel Core i5-12400F		Intel Core i5-11400F
CPU comparison Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i5-11400F - 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 Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12400F was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F was released in Q1/2021.

Intel Core i5 (334)	Family	Intel Core i5 (334)
Intel Core i 12000 (34)	CPU group	Intel Core i 11000 (22)
12	Generation	11
Alder Lake S	Architecture	Rocket Lake S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
Intel Core i5-11400F	Predecessor	Intel Core i5-10400F
Intel Core i5-13400F	Successor	Intel Core i5-12400F

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (4.40 GHz).
Intel Core i5-12400F	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-11400F
6	Cores	6
12	Threads	12
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
2.50 GHz	Frequency	2.60 GHz
4.40 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.40 GHz
4.00 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	4.20 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i5-12400F	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-11400F
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-12400F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-11400F can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i5-12400F	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-11400F
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
76.8 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
No	ECC	No
7.50 MB	L2 Cache	3.00 MB
18.00 MB	L3 Cache	12.00 MB
5.0	PCIe version	4.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
78.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	39.4 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-12400F has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 65 W.
Intel Core i5-12400F	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-11400F
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	65 W
117 W	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-12400F has a 25.50 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-11400F cache has a total of 15.00 MB.

Intel Core i5-12400F	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-11400F
10 nm	Technology	14 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
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
LGA 1700	Socket	LGA 1200
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2022	Release date	Q1/2021
167 $	Release price	157 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 5 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400F (100%)

Intel Core i5-11400F (87%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 8 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12400F (100%)

Intel Core i5-11400F (84%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i5-12400F Geekbench 6 MT: 8,668 / 167 $	51.90
	Intel Core i5-11400F Geekbench 6 MT: 7,895 / 157 $	50.29

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	102 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	87 (85%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	701 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	594 (85%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1623 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1402 (86%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	12454 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	10155 (82%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	2197 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1978 (90%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	8668 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	7895 (91%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1647 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1513 (92%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	9451 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	7270 (77%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	664 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	529 (80%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	4784 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	3888 (81%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	170 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	135 (79%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	19559 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	17082 (87%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 2.50 GHz	4772 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz	4255 (89%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	562 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	216 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	1598 (100%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.


	Intel Core i5-12400F 12,454 CB R23 MC @ 82 W	152 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-11400F 2.60 GHz	0 (0%)

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