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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
LPDDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
4 Memory channels 2
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
1.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 down 45 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
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
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
Socket BGA 1744
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
iOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
A5 Architecture Alder Lake H
APL 5498 Part Number --
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 10 nm