Apple A5X vs Intel Core i5-12450HX

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Apple A5X or Apple A5X – 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 Apple A5X features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
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.
5 Generation 12
Apple A series Family Intel Core i5
Apple A5/A5X Group Intel Core i 12000H
Apple A5X Name Intel Core i5-12450HX
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple A5X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5X is 1.0 GHz
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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 1.8 GHz
2 Threads 12
1.0 GHz Frequency None
2x Cortex-A9 Cores None
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4x Golden Cove
None None 4.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
None None 3.1 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking Yes
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple A5X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5X uses the PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores), which has 64 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.
-- Generation 11
Q1/2012 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
8 Execution units 32
64 Shaders 256
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
45 nm Technology 10 nm
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
10 Direct X 12
 
 

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.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 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.
4 Memory channels 2
1.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
LPDDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
No AES-NI Yes
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 45 W
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
 
 

Technical details

The Apple A5X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
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.
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2022
A5 Architecture Alder Lake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Socket BGA 1744
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
APL 5498 Part Number --
-- Release price --
iOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes