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 Processor N50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor N series. To use the Intel Processor N50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
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Intel Core i5 |
Family |
Intel Processor N |
Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
Intel Core i5-12500H |
Name |
Intel Processor N50 |
Intel Core i 12000H |
Group |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 |
12 |
Generation |
13 |
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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 Processor N50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N50 is 1.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
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None |
None |
2x Gracemont |
4.5 GHz |
A-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
None |
None |
3.2 GHz |
3.3 GHz |
B-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
2.8 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
None |
1.8 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
None |
None |
None |
1.8 GHz |
12 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
normal |
8x Gracemont |
Cores B |
None |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
4x Golden Cove |
Cores A |
None |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
16 |
Threads |
2 |
None |
None |
3.4 GHz |
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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 Processor N50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Processor N50 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders and 16 execution units.
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1.3 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
0.75 GHz |
Q1/2022 |
Release date |
Q1/2023 |
80 |
Execution units |
16 |
12.1 |
Direct X |
12 |
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Max. displays |
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640 |
Shaders |
128 |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) |
GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) |
0.4 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.25 GHz |
32.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
13 |
Generation |
13 |
10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
Decode |
AV1 |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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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 16.0 GB distributed across 1 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.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
64.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
16.0 GB |
76.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
38.4 GB/s |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
1 |
No |
ECC |
No |
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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 6 W watts.
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115 W |
TDP (PL2) |
None |
45 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
6 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
105 °C |
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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 Processor N50 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q1/2022 |
Release date |
Q1/2023 |
BGA 1744 |
Socket |
BGA |
9.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
2.0 MB |
18.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
6.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
Alder Lake H |
Architecture |
Alder Lake N |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
311 $ |
Release price |
-- |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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