i5-12400F vs m3-7Y32

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y32
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.72
Core i5-12400F
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.29
+615%

Core i5-12400F outperforms Core m3-7Y32 by a whopping 615% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2046631
Place by popularitynot in top-1002
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data46.21
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m3no data
Power efficiency36.1717.89
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date21 April 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$180

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed1.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier11no data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 615no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1020

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.

m3-7Y32 1.72
i5-12400F 12.29
+615%

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.

m3-7Y32 2738
i5-12400F 19520
+613%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

m3-7Y32 265
i5-12400F 1759
+564%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

m3-7Y32 120
i5-12400F 244
+103%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

m3-7Y32 1576
i5-12400F 9517
+504%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.72 12.29
Recency 21 April 2017 4 January 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 65 Watt

m3-7Y32 has 1525% lower power consumption.

i5-12400F, on the other hand, has a 614.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Core i5-12400F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-7Y32 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m3-7Y32 is a notebook processor while Core i5-12400F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-12400F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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