Ultra 7 268V vs i5-12400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12400
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.18
+39%
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
8.76

Core i5-12400 outperforms Core Ultra 7 268V by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking641873
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency17.7248.74
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V 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
Socket1700FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes204
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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
+39%
Ultra 7 268V 8.76

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
+39%
Ultra 7 268V 13916

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.18 8.76
Integrated graphics card 4.16 13.29
Recency 4 January 2022 24 September 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

i5-12400 has a 39% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more threads.

Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has 219.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 268V in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12400 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12400 and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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