CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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.
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Intel Core i5 |
Family |
AMD Phenom |
Intel Core i5-12500T |
Name |
AMD Phenom X4 9600 |
Intel Core i 12000 |
Group |
AMD Phenom X4 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
12 |
Generation |
0 |
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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
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Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
6x Golden Cove |
Cores |
4x |
12 |
Threads |
4 |
4.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
2.0 GHz |
Frequency |
2.3 GHz |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
6 |
CPU Cores |
4 |
3.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
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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.
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0.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
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1.45 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
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64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
-- |
Max. displays |
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10 nm |
Technology |
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11 |
Generation |
-- |
Q4/2021 |
Release date |
-- |
32 |
Execution units |
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256 |
Shaders |
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12 |
Direct X |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU name |
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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 / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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Decode |
AV1 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
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Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
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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.
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2 |
Memory channels |
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Yes |
AES-NI |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
Memory type |
DDR2 |
128.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
0 bytes |
76.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
-- |
Yes |
ECC |
No |
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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.
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100 °C |
Tjunction max |
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74 W |
TDP (PL2) |
None |
35 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
95 W |
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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.
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18.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
10 nm |
Technology |
65 nm |
202 $ |
Release price |
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VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
AMD-V |
7.5 MB |
L2-Cache |
512.0 KB |
Q1/2022 |
Release date |
Q4/2007 |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
LGA 1700 |
Socket |
AM2+ |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
ISA extensions |
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Part Number |
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Monolithic |
Chip design |
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Alder Lake S |
Architecture |
Agena |
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