Intel Core i5-12500H vs AMD RX-216TD

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-12500H or Intel Core i5-12500H – 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 i5-12500H 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 i5-12500H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD RX-216TD features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-216TD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD R
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-12500H Name AMD RX-216TD
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.8 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 AMD RX-216TD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216TD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 Threads 2
12 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 2x
None None 1.6 GHz
2.8 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12500H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500H 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 AMD RX-216TD does not have integrated graphics.
10 nm Technology --
12.1 Direct X --
Q1/2022 Release date --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
80 Execution units --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
13 Generation --
640 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 15 W watts.
115 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12500H 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 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD RX-216TD is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
311 $ Release price --
10 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 1744 Socket FP4
-- Part Number RE216GAAY23KA
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Alder Lake H Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
9.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2015