Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-14400F

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Core i5-12400F compared with Core i5-14400F
IntelCore i5-12400FIntelCore i5-14400F
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2022January 2024
Cores and clocks
Cores610 (6 performance, 4 efficiency) (better)
Threads1216 (better)
Base clock2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock4.4 GHz4.7 GHz (better)
L3 cache18 MB20 MB (better)
Cores6 P-cores and no E-cores; 12 threads. Intel Thread Director is not supported.6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, with Hyper-Threading; codename Raptor Lake
Clocks2.5 GHz P-core base, up to 4.4 GHz P-core turbo; locked multiplier confirmed by io-tech and TechPowerUp.P-core base 2.5 GHz, max turbo 4.7 GHz; E-core base 1.8 GHz, max turbo 3.5 GHz
Cache18 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 7.5 MB total L2.20 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 9.5 MB L2
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsNo integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required (Intel F-series support).None; a graphics card is required
Platform
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Base power65 W65 W
Maximum power117 W148 W
UnlockedNoNo
Cooler in the boxYes–
Memory supportUp to 128 GB; two channels; DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200; 76.8 GB/s maximum bandwidth.Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s or up to DDR4 3200 MT/s; 2 channels, up to 192 GB
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 CPU lanes, up to 1×16+4 or 2×8+4; DMI 4.0 ×8.PCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 lanes (Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4); DMI 4.0 x8
ProcessIntel 7; Alder Lake; FCLGA1700, 45 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C Tjunction.Intel 7
CoolerIntel Laminar RM1 included with boxed retail processor (Intel support).max operating temperature 100 °C; thermal specification PCG 2020C

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