Intel Core i5-12500HL vs AMD Ryzen 5 4600H

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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 Ryzen 5 4600H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen 4000H
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i5-12500HL Name AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 4600H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
No Overclocking No
None None 4.0 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 6
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4.0 GHz
16 Threads 12
None None 6x
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 4600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
80 Execution units 6
10 nm Technology 7 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
640 Shaders 384
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
13 Generation 9
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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.
60 W TDP up 54 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
35 W TDP down 35 W
115 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 4600H is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2020
Alder Lake H Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
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