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 i5-12500HL Name AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen 4000H
12 Generation 3
 
 

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.
None None 6x
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.0 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.0 GHz
12 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 12
None None 4.0 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.
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2020
80 Execution units 6
12.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
640 Shaders 384
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.5 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
13 Generation 9
10 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

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 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 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC 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.
35 W TDP down 35 W
115 W TDP (PL2) None
60 W TDP up 54 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2020
BGA 1744 Socket FP6
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake H Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
10 nm Technology 7 nm