Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-12400
30.4Single-core56.4
32.2Multi-core41.7
36Gaming46.5
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1040013 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+26) and gaming (+11). Intel Core i5-10400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- 16% higher Base clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 15% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 117 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 36
- 400% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W+15% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+400% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 18 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,450 MHz+32% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390Top 73% | 2,100+51%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800Top 70% | 9,400+62%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Top 80% | 1,690+54%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000Top 71% | 11,900+49%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 12,600Top 73% | 19,700+56%Top 49% |
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