AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H vs Intel Core i5-12500H

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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H – 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 PRO 6650H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12500H features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i5-12500H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
5 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i 12000H
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H Name Intel Core i5-12500H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H 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 i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.8 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
12 Threads 16
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Gracemont
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 12
6x Zen 3+ Cores None
None None 4x Golden Cove
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking No
None None 1.8 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H 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 i5-12500H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
9 Generation 13
512 Shaders 640
-- Max. displays --
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
8 Execution units 80
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
6 nm Technology 10 nm
AMD Radeon RX 660M GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 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 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP down None
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
54 W TDP up None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H 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 i5-12500H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
-- Release price 311 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Alder Lake H
16.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
6 nm Technology 10 nm
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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