Intel Atom C5115 vs Intel Core i5-12500E

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Intel Atom C5115 or Intel Atom C5115 – 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 Intel Atom C5115 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5115, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12500E features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i5-12500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
6 Generation 12
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Atom C5115 Name Intel Core i5-12500E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5115 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5115 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core i5-12500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500E is 2.9 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.
None None 4.5 GHz
4 Threads 12
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4x Cores 6x Golden Cove
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5115 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 11
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 32
-- Shaders 256
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Technology 10 nm
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- 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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 43 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
43 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 117 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C5115 is manufactured using a 10 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 i5-12500E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Parker Ridge Architecture Alder Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 2106 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 205 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
9.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB