Intel Atom C5310 vs Intel Core i5-12500HL

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Intel Atom C5310 or Intel Atom C5310 – 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 C5310 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 C5310, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12500HL features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Atom C5310 Name Intel Core i5-12500HL
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
Intel Atom C5000 Group Intel Core i 12000H
6 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5310 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5310 is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Core i5-12500HL has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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.
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 16
None None 4x Golden Cove
1.6 GHz Frequency None
None None 8x Gracemont
4 CPU Cores 12
None None 4.5 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 1.8 GHz
4x Cores None
No Overclocking No
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5310 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12500HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500HL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 80
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 13
-- Direct X 12.1
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Shaders 640
GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 38.4 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 64.0 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.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
256.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 32 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 45 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
32 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
None TDP up 60 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C5310 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 i5-12500HL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 2106 Socket BGA 1744
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2022
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 18.0 MB
9.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
Parker Ridge Architecture Alder Lake H
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+