CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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.
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Apple A series |
Family |
Intel Core i5 |
Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
Apple A5X |
Name |
Intel Core i5-12450HX |
Apple A5/A5X |
Group |
Intel Core i 12000H |
5 |
Generation |
12 |
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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.
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2x Cortex-A9 |
Cores |
None |
None |
None |
4.4 GHz |
None |
None |
1.8 GHz |
1.0 GHz |
Frequency |
None |
2 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
2 |
Threads |
12 |
None |
None |
2.4 GHz |
normal |
Core architecture |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
None |
None |
4x Gracemont |
None |
None |
4x Golden Cove |
No |
Overclocking |
Yes |
None |
None |
3.1 GHz |
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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.
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.3 GHz |
Q1/2012 |
Release date |
Q4/2021 |
8 |
Execution units |
32 |
10 |
Direct X |
12 |
-- |
Max. displays |
-- |
64 |
Shaders |
256 |
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) |
GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.2 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.3 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Generation |
11 |
45 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
-- |
AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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No |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
Decode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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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.
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No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
1.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
12.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
LPDDR2-800 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
4 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
No |
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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.
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None |
TDP down |
45 W |
None |
TDP (PL2) |
157 W |
None |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
55 W |
-- |
Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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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.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q1/2011 |
Release date |
Q2/2022 |
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Socket |
BGA 1744 |
1.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
12.0 MB |
iOS |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
APL 5498 |
Part Number |
-- |
A5 |
Architecture |
Alder Lake H |
None |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- |
Release price |
-- |
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ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
32 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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