i5-12400 vs EPYC 7401

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7401
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 170 Watt
34.51
+186%
Core i5-12400
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.08

EPYC 7401 outperforms Core i5-12400 by a whopping 186% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking109649
Place by popularitynot in top-10080
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.33no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency19.3617.72
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2022 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,850no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size192 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketTR41700
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7401 and Core i5-12400.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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.

EPYC 7401 34.51
+186%
i5-12400 12.08

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.

EPYC 7401 55280
+186%
i5-12400 19340

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.51 12.08
Recency 29 June 2017 4 January 2022
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7401 has a 185.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i5-12400, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 161.5% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7401 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12400 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7401 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12400 is a desktop one.


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