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.
Apple A series Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple A5/A5X Group Intel Core i 12000H
5 Generation 12
Apple A5X Name Intel Core i5-12450HX
 
 

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 4x Golden Cove
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
2 Threads 12
2x Cortex-A9 Cores None
1.0 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking Yes
None None 4x Gracemont
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 3.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 8
 
 

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.
8 Execution units 32
45 nm Technology 10 nm
10 Direct X 12
Q1/2012 Release date Q4/2021
64 Shaders 256
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No h264 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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
LPDDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
No AES-NI Yes
1.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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
None TDP down 45 W
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
iOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
APL 5498 Part Number --
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
Socket BGA 1744
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Release price --