Ultra 7 165H vs i5-12400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12400
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.18
Core Ultra 7 165H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.50
+35.5%

Core Ultra 7 165H outperforms Core i5-12400 by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking641402
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-H
Power efficiency17.7255.73
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$460

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1222
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data110 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H 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 2049
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H 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 Core Ultra 7 165H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU ( - 2300 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes208

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
Ultra 7 165H 16.50
+35.5%

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
Ultra 7 165H 26214
+35.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.18 16.50
Integrated graphics card 4.16 18.48
Recency 4 January 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 22
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

Ultra 7 165H has a 35.5% higher aggregate performance score, 344.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 166.7% more physical cores and 83.3% more threads, a 42.9% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 165H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12400 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 165H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 165H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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