AMD Ryzen 5 6600H vs Intel Core i5-12450HX

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AMD Ryzen 5 6600H or AMD Ryzen 5 6600H – 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 6600H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12450HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 6600H Name Intel Core i5-12450HX
5 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i 12000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6x Zen 3+ Cores None
None None 1.8 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking Yes
12 Threads 12
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 4x Golden Cove
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 3.1 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
6 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12450HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
8 Execution units 32
AMD Radeon RX 660M GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
12 Direct X 12
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
9 Generation 11
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
6 nm Technology 10 nm
512 Shaders 256
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 55 W watts.
54 W TDP up None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
35 W TDP down 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Alder Lake H
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2022
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
6 nm Technology 10 nm