AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs Intel Core i5-12500TE

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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 or AMD Ryzen 5 4500 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-12500TE features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Name Intel Core i5-12500TE
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group Intel Core i 12000
3 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500TE is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
6x Zen 2 Cores 6x Golden Cove
None None 3.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 12
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12500TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Execution units 32
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 11
-- Technology 10 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
45 W TDP down None
None TDP (PL2) 74 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12500TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
3.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Alder Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
129 $ Release price 205 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 10 nm