Intel Core i5-12500HL vs AMD A4-6210

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-12500HL or Intel Core i5-12500HL – 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 i5-12500HL features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD A4-6210 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6210, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD A4-6000
Intel Core i5-12500HL Name AMD A4-6210
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500HL has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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 A4-6210 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6210 is 1.8 GHz
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 4
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 Threads 4
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 4x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12500HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500HL 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 A4-6210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6210 uses the AMD Radeon R3 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
13 Generation 6
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2014
-- Max. displays --
80 Execution units 2
640 Shaders 128
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
10 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon R3 (Beema)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VP8 No
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 0 bytes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
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.
60 W TDP up None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP down None
115 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12500HL 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 A4-6210 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2022 Release date Q2/2014
Alder Lake H Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
18.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
10 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1744 Socket AM1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes