Intel Core i5-12500H vs Intel Core i5-13500HX

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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 Intel Core i5-13500HX features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13500HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i5-12500H Name Intel Core i5-13500HX
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 13
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 13000H
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-13500HX has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 14
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.5 GHz
16 Threads 20
4x Golden Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.7 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-13500HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
80 Execution units 16
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU)
13 Generation 13
640 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 55 W watts.
None TDP down 45 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 86 W
115 W TDP (PL2) 157 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 Intel Core i5-13500HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
9.0 MB L2-Cache 20.0 MB
18.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
311 $ Release price 326 $
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Alder Lake H Architecture Raptor Lake H
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm