EPYC 9224 vs i5-12400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12400
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.18
EPYC 9224
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
26.72
+119%

EPYC 9224 outperforms Core i5-12400 by a whopping 119% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking641185
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data12.66
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency17.7212.64
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,825

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1248
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplierno data25
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size163 mm24x 72 mm2
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224 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 configuration12
Socket1700SP5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data6 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes20128

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
EPYC 9224 26.72
+119%

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
EPYC 9224 42448
+119%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.18 26.72
Recency 4 January 2022 10 November 2022
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 12 48
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 200 Watt

i5-12400 has 207.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9224, on the other hand, has a 119.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9224 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12400 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9224 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12400 and EPYC 9224, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core i5-12400
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