Intel Core i5-12500H vs Intel Core i7-1255U

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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 Intel Core i7-1255U features 10 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1255U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Intel Core i5-12500H Name Intel Core i7-1255U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i7-1255U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 GHz.
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.7 GHz
12 CPU Cores 10
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.2 GHz
16 Threads 12
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.5 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
4x Golden Cove Cores A 2x Golden Cove
 
 

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 i7-1255U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1255U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
13 Generation 13
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
80 Execution units 96
640 Shaders 768
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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

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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
115 W TDP (PL2) 55 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 i7-1255U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake U
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
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
311 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
9.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
21625
21625
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
13905
13905

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
9961
9961
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
6908
6908

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
9780
9780
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
7612
7612

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
8620
8620
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
4820
4820

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
2241
2241
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
2136
2136

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
1674
1674
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
1603
1603