Ultra 5 238V vs i5-12400T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12400T
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.21
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04
+37.5%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms Core i5-12400T by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking765526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency27.6178.16
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 speed1.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.7 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)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V 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
SocketFCLGA1700Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730Arc 130V
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units24no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12400T and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.21 14.04
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

i5-12400T has 50% more threads.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has a 37.5% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores, and 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12400T in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12400T is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.


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