Atom x7425E vs i5-12400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12400
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.18
+252%
Atom x7425E
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.46

Core i5-12400 outperforms Atom x7425E by a whopping 252% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6411550
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency17.7227.27
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Gracemont (2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1700Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics 24EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes209

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12400 12.18
+252%
Atom x7425E 3.46

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12400 19343
+252%
Atom x7425E 5502

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.18 3.46
Recency 4 January 2022 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 12 Watt

i5-12400 has a 252% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Atom x7425E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 441.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x7425E in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12400 is a desktop processor while Atom x7425E is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12400 and Atom x7425E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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