i5-12500TE vs i9-10940XE

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated832
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiencyno data24.76
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2812
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE 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
Socket20661700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10940XE and Core i5-12500TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 14 6
Threads 28 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-10940XE has 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

i5-12500TE, on the other hand, has a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

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