Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i5-12400
38.6Single-core56.4
36.5Multi-core41.7
36.7Gamingspec-based46.5
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1140010 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and multi-core (+5). Intel Core i5-11400 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 i5-11400
- 32% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 117 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- 150% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 50% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 12 MB
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 6,300
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W+32% | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 18 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 33% | 2,100+35%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Bottom 29% | 9,400+49%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 36% | 1,690+27%Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Bottom 37% | 11,900+17%Bottom 44% |
| PassMark | 17,000Bottom 29% | 19,700+16%Bottom 35% |
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