Core i5-12400T vs Ryzen 7 5700U
Core i5-12400T
Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400T and Ryzen 7 5700U
Core i5-12400T
The Core i5-12400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,543 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 5700U
The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-12400T versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-12400T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400T scores 15,543 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-12400T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,650 vs 1,200, a 31.6% lead for the Core i5-12400T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,800 vs 6,000 (26.1% advantage for the Core i5-12400T). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+125% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,543 | 15,511 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,650+38% | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,800+30% | 6,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12400T versus LPDDR4x-4267 on the Ryzen 7 5700U — the Core i5-12400T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400T) vs 12 (Ryzen 7 5700U) — the Core i5-12400T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690 (Core i5-12400T) and SoC (Ryzen 7 5700U).
| Feature | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+67% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400T) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-12400T) and Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) (Ryzen 7 5700U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400T targets Office/Home Desktop, Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Core i5-12400T | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Office/Home Desktop | Mainstream Laptop |
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