Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i5-12500T

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Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i5-1240P – 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 Core i5-1240P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i5-1240P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12500T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i5-1240P Name Intel Core i5-12500T
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 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.
The Intel Core i5-12500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 6
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 Threads 12
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 6x Golden Cove
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1240P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P 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.
The Intel Core i5-12500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
13 Generation 11
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
80 Execution units 32
640 Shaders 256
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
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
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 35 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
64 W TDP (PL2) 74 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1240P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12500T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake U 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
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 202 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
9.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB