Core i5-1235U vs Core i5-7400T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7400T
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.07
Core i5-1235U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.68
+183%

Core i5-1235U outperforms Core i5-7400T by a whopping 183% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1547823
Place by popularitynot in top-1008
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.36no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Alder Lake-M
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$187no data
Current price$228 (1.2x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus support8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature80 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U. 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++
FMAno data+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.2 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i5-7400T 3.07
i5-1235U 8.68
+183%

Core i5-1235U outperforms Core i5-7400T by 183% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-7400T 4742
i5-1235U 13433
+183%

Core i5-1235U outperforms Core i5-7400T by 183% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-7400T 1019
i5-1235U 1855
+82%

Core i5-1235U outperforms Core i5-7400T by 82% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-7400T 2815
i5-1235U 5708
+103%

Core i5-1235U outperforms Core i5-7400T by 103% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.07 8.68
Recency 3 January 2017 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

The Core i5-1235U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7400T in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-7400T is a desktop processor while Core i5-1235U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7400T and Core i5-1235U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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