Intel Core i5-12500T vs AMD Phenom X4 9600

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Intel Core i5-12500T or Intel Core i5-12500T – 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 i5-12500T features 6 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Phenom X4 9600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Phenom series.
To use the AMD Phenom X4 9600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM2+ socket.
12 Generation 0
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Phenom
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Phenom X4
Intel Core i5-12500T Name AMD Phenom X4 9600
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom X4 9600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom X4 9600 is 2.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
12 Threads 4
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Phenom X4 9600 does not have integrated graphics.
11 Generation --
Q4/2021 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
256 Shaders --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
10 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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 h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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 --
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR2
Yes AES-NI No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 95 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
74 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12500T 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 Phenom X4 9600 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2007
Alder Lake S Architecture Agena
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
10 nm Technology 65 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM2+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
202 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
7.5 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB