i7-12800HX vs i5-12400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12400
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.18
Core i7-12800HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
20.21
+65.9%

Core i7-12800HX outperforms Core i5-12400 by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking641280
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency17.7334.77
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX 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)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size163 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units2432

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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
i7-12800HX 20.21
+65.9%

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 19342
i7-12800HX 32107
+66%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.18 20.21
Integrated graphics card 4.16 5.58
Recency 4 January 2022 10 May 2022
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i7-12800HX has a 65.9% higher aggregate performance score, 34.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 months, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12800HX 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 i7-12800HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12400 and Core i7-12800HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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