i5-12400T vs i3-1220P

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1220P
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
9.11
Core i5-12400T
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.21
+12.1%

Core i5-12400T outperforms Core i3-1220P by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking843765
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency30.7927.61
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-P (2022)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units6424

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i3-1220P 9.11
i5-12400T 10.21
+12.1%

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.

i3-1220P 14465
i5-12400T 16217
+12.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.11 10.21
Integrated graphics card 5.58 4.16
Physical cores 10 6
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 35 Watt

i3-1220P has 34.1% faster integrated GPU, 66.7% more physical cores, and 25% lower power consumption.

i5-12400T, on the other hand, has a 12.1% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core i5-12400T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1220P in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1220P is a notebook processor while Core i5-12400T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1220P and Core i5-12400T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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